Jul 30

How Tracy Nolan Led 24,000 People Through the Largest Telecom Merger in US History

What does it take to lead 24,000 people through the largest telecom merger in US history — during COVID — and come out the other side with a stronger team? In this episode of the Strategy & Leadership Podcast, Anthony Taylor sits down with Tracy Nolan, SVP at Humana and board mem ... Show More

27m 19s

Jul 23

High Performance Under Pressure - Dr Justin Anderson

Dr. Justin Anderson CEO of Premier Sport Psychology and Premier Performance Advising Justin’s work has supported Hall of Famers, All-Pros, world and national champions, and organizations across the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, WNBA, NWSL, Olympic sports, collegiate athletics, and exe ... Show More

22m 25s

Jul 14

From Google to Salesforce: A Transformation Leader on Why People Resist Change | Travis Hahler

What if resistance to change isn't stubbornness or rebellion, but biology? Travis Hahler has spent nearly two decades sitting between great strategies and the people who have to adopt them, and he has a startling answer for why so many transformations stall: change signals threat ... Show More

29m 39s

Jan 2024

Avoid The Perfection Trap | Thomas Curran

In today’s episode, we tackle perfectionism with Thomas Curran. Thomas is an associate professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioral Science at the London School of Economics, and the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough. We tackle the ... Show More

1h 2m

Aug 2023

369: World leading expert on perfectionism, Thomas Curran — The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough

Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 369, an interview with the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, Thomas Curran. In his book, Thomas calls for both introspection and broader, societal change. He shows what we can do as individu ... Show More

53m 19s

Sep 2023

Outsmarting Perfectionism: The Hidden Costs of Self-Sabotage and How to Beat It with Thomas Curran

#421 Outsmarting Perfectionism: The Hidden Costs of Self-Sabotage and How to Beat It with Thomas Curran ----- Action Plan: <a href="https://jimharshawjr.com/action" rel="nofollow">https://jimharshawjr.com/</a>ACTION F< ... Show More

30m 49s

Aug 2023

606: The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough (with world leading expert on perfectionism, Thomas Curran)

Welcome to an interview with the author of The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough, Thomas Curran. In his book, Thomas calls for both introspection and broader, societal change. He shows what we can do as individuals to resist the modern-day pressure to be perfect ... Show More

42m 32s

Jun 2023

World Expert On Why Perfectionism Is Your Enemy And How To Overcome It - Professor Thomas Curran

Most of us know perfectionism as the relentless pursuit of flawlessness, our fatal flaw of having a constant need to meet impossibly high standards. It's a trait that many of us strive for, believing that it will lead to success and happiness. But what if I told you that this con ... Show More

1h 38m

Nov 2023

Thomas Curran: Perfectionism: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More

When did ''good enough'' become the same as ''perfect''? Why does society increasingly promote ideals that are hard to achieve? And what does perfectionism mean?Thomas Curran is a Professor at the London School of Economics. He is the world-leading expert on p ... Show More

41m 4s

Aug 2023

How to overcome perfectionism (feat. Thomas Curran) | 881

How to overcome procrastination Buy the book: The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough: Curran, Thomas: 9781982149536: Amazon.com: Books The TED Talk: Our dangerous obsession with perfectionism is getting worse | Thomas Curran - YouTube

53m 54s

Oct 2023

Escaping Perfectionism

Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic, and professional success. But psychologist <a href="https://www.thomascurran.co.uk/">Thomas Curran</a> says perfectionism has a dark side, and that ... Show More

52m 50s

May 2024

The Science Of Overcoming Perfectionism | Thomas Curran

New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Actionable advice on working with one of the few socially acceptable vices. Whilst striving for perfection mig ... Show More

1h 11m

Sep 2025

Escaping Perfectionism

Perfectionism is everyone’s favorite flaw. It’s easy to assume that our push to be perfect is what leads to academic, athletic, and professional success. But how do we distinguish between high standards and unrealistic expectations? This week, we bring you a favorite conversat ... Show More

1h 37m

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