5. From perfectionism to peak performance: how to manage perfectionism at your organisation? | Tuire Korvuo, Performance Psychologist

In this episode Laavu's co-founder Salla discusses the pitfalls of perfectionism with Laavu's own performance psychologist Tuire. Why is perfectionism on the rise and what kinds of effects does it have on our mental health and work performance? How is this theme visible at Laavu's coaching? How can leaders manage perfectionism at their organisation (and possibly in themselves)? To learn more about this topic, check out Tuire's reading recommendations: The perfection trap: The power of good enough in a world that always wants more. (2023). Thomas Curran. Suorittajan mieli. (2021). Emilia Kujala. (In Finnish) The research article referred to in the discussion: Curran, T., & Hill, A. P. (2019). Perfectionism is increasing over time: A meta-analysis of birth cohort differences from 1989 to 2016. Psychological bulletin, 145(4), 410.

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