From Perfectionism to Polished Pragmatism: A Gutsy Girl's Guide to Getting Good Enough

By Janel Anderson

For those of us with perfectionistic tendencies, each moment is a trade-off. We could do what most meets our own needs or, we could do what most meets the expectations of others. We are seduced into depicting an image that our lives are "effortless perfection," that we float from one simple over-the-top success to the next with nary a care. Behind the scenes, however, it is not nearly that simple. We struggle with loneliness, ill health (mental and physical) and strained relationships. In From Perfection to Polished Pragmatism: A Gutsy Girl's Guide to Getting Good Enough, Janel Anderson, Ph.D., a leading expert on interpersonal dynamics and workplace communication, shares what she's learned from trying to achieve perfection in a career that spans start-ups, higher education, and major corporations. She offers a new way of engaging with the world that centers of self-love and builds self-confidence. In this short book, Anderson encourages us to get to the source of our own perfectionism, acknowledging that once we fully understand where it comes from, we are able to transcend the need to be perfect, or in her words, "kick perfectionism to the curb." She draws us in with her engaging, conversational writing style, connecting with us and encouraging us to have the guts and the courage to transcend our perfectionism and embrace "good enough," which for most perfectionists, far exceeds what others would consider "complete." As she notes, "You realize that you don't need to give up stellar work and superb results". Janel Anderson, Ph.D., is a keynote speaker, communication trainer, and coach. She runs a company called Working Conversations, which focuses on improving interpersonal communication in the workplace. Janel brings energy and passion to her work and gets people unstuck. Her talks, workshops and coaching are designed to improve workplace communication, collaboration, innovation, and well, your whole life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1497510929
• ISBN13: 9781497510920
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 0.1" x 5.0"