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475. The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More - Dr. Thomas Curran

475. The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More - Dr. Thomas Curran

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits


475. The Perfection Trap: The Power Of Good Enough In A World That Always Wants More - Dr. Thomas Curran

FromWe Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits

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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Meet Thomas. He’s the world’s leading expert on perfectionism ?‍ and the author of “The Perfection Trap” which was published this year ? His TED talk, “Our Dangerous Obsession with Perfectionism is Getting Worse” has 3+ million views and his research has been featured in a wide range of media, including the Harvard Business Review, CNN, New Scientist and The Guardian. He’s also an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of Economics. He’s sharing his research and leaving us with strategies and hope too. This episode is a beacon of light?️for anyone battling the relentless pressure of perfectionism. Don’t miss it!?LearnInsights from a groundbreaking study of perfectionismHow to overcome “the perfection trap” How to embrace imperfectionToday’s GuestThomas Curran, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science at the London School of EconomicsFor more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/475.About our Sponsor Fundraising.AIWe are so excited to invite you to the first Fundraising.AI Global Summit on October 23rd and 24th. Register for FREE at fundraising.ai/summitAbout our Sponsor FeathrListen and subscribe to Good Marketing Unplugged now on your favorite podcast player or learn more here.  About our Sponsor iWaveiWave is the industry’s top-rated fundraising intelligence solution and has the playbook to get activated around making more informed asks to your supporter base. iWave will help you gain clarity of who to approach with the right ask at the right time. Learn more today and find your fundraising success at iWave.com/weareforgood Meet - Good Friends - our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Good Friends comes with perks - exclusive episodes with Jon and Becky - including the Good Brief - our monthly cliff notes of the greatest takeaways + lessons learned from that month, PLUS exclusive bonus content and AMA episodes where we answer your burning questions and tap our community of experts.Head over to weareforgood.com/friends to learn more ?Support the showSupport the ShowIf you love the podcast, you’ll love Good Friends, our listener support community here at We Are For Good. Not only do you get these perks, but you’re hanging with the most rabid fans who are restless to grow the Impact Uprising. This movement of believers are powering our free content and community with their monthly support, and Whoa Nelly, are we excited to invite you in.Learn more today at weareforgood.com/friends. Join the We Are For Good CommunityYou can think of it as the after-party to each podcast episode ?Say hi?LinkedIn / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube / Twitter
Released:
Oct 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Nonprofit professionals are faced with more challenges to accomplish their missions and the growing pressure to do more, raise more, and be more for the causes we hold so dear. With bootstrapped budgets and staff, the community of do-gooders are seeking camaraderie along the journey, a safe place to grow and learn and find connection and inspiration. Join Jonathan McCoy, CFRE and Becky Endicott, CFRE as they learn with you from some of the best in the industry; sharing the most innovative ideas, inspiration and stories of making a difference. You’re in good company and we welcome you to our community of nonprofit professionals, philanthropists, world changers, innovators, and others to bring a little more goodness into the world. Get cozy, grab a coffee, and get ready to be inspired. We are for good. You in?