Coffee shop owners, do you ever feel as though the entire world is on your shoulders and that one mistake will send the whole business crashing down? The pressures and expectations that cafe operators face drive many to pursue unrealistic standards for themselves and others, which tends to multiply mistakes vs the intended avoidance of them.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about why it is ok that you, and other leaders in the shop make mistakes, and how the work of creating the complex and rewarding world of a coffee shop actually thrives on us embracing a pursuit that includes imperfections. Related episodes:  258 : Prioritizing your Mental Health in the New Year w/ Dr. Lara Pence Higher Degrees of Imperfection 363 : Setting Boundaries in the Coffee Shop w/ Tom Henschel 373 : The Owner’s Role: 5 Behaviors for Effectiveness 111 : Self Care 101: Taking care of yourself while taking care of others The Power of “No” grace positive   If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email chris@keystothshop.com of book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min Listen to related episodes:  The Importance of Debriefing How You Show Up Prep for Performance Reviews 172 : Why Tracking Performance is a Must! How to Take Criticism as a Barista Thank you to out sponsors! Everything you need for back of the house operations https://rattleware.qualitybystainless.com/   The best and most revered espresso machines on the planet: www.lamarzoccousa.com