Lessen your accidentally diminishing impact by experimenting with Multiplier replacement behaviors

Accidental Diminisher Profile
PERFECTIONIST

The Perfectionist Accidental Diminishers appreciate excellence and love the feeling of getting something perfect. They go beyond setting a high standard for others to follow and want everyone around them to have the satisfaction of getting it just exactly right.

What's their positive intention?

To help people produce outstanding work they are proud of.

What's the unintended consequence?

People feel criticized, become disheartened, and stop trying.

What's a Simple Workaround?

Define the Standards: Instead of nit-picking details, define the standard of excellence up front. Let people know what “outstanding” looks like and define the criteria for completeness (e.g. typo free). Instead of pointing out mistakes, ask people to self-assess their work against the standards.

How might you be draining your team, despite good intentions?

Get in touch today. Let’s go beyond simple workarounds and explore Multiplier replacement behaviors.

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Idea Fountain
Idea Fountain
Always On
Always On
Rescuer
Rescuer
Rapid Responder
Rapid Responder
Pacesetter
Pacesetter
Optimist
Optimist
Protector
Protector
Strategist
Strategist