We were talking about ESG data collection the other day at work when I heard our head of sustainability say “don’t let perfection be the enemy of good.” It was so well timed and well received by our audience. The group was feeling deep intimidation and inadequacy for feeling behind in a complicated space. A space that no one is perfect and everyone is just trying to learn how to be good. Her comment eased the group and helped reframe the idea that you don’t have to be perfect or have all the answers to start the process. In fact, learning as you go is the best way. Having everything fully prepared and baked only usually works with muffins…
Perfection, The Enemy of Good
Perfection, The Enemy of Good
Perfection, The Enemy of Good
We were talking about ESG data collection the other day at work when I heard our head of sustainability say “don’t let perfection be the enemy of good.” It was so well timed and well received by our audience. The group was feeling deep intimidation and inadequacy for feeling behind in a complicated space. A space that no one is perfect and everyone is just trying to learn how to be good. Her comment eased the group and helped reframe the idea that you don’t have to be perfect or have all the answers to start the process. In fact, learning as you go is the best way. Having everything fully prepared and baked only usually works with muffins…