Perfection has an odd reputation in business. We chase it, worship it, and market it. But after decades inside boardrooms, factory floors, and leadership retreats, I’ve learned that perfection is a terrible muse. It suffocates curiosity, punishes experimentation, and makes people afraid to be honest. True performance, I’ve come to believe, is a symphony of the slightly imperfect — a blend of precision and humanity that gives organizations rhythm, warmth, and movement. When Me

There’s a quiet irony about strategy that few like to admit: the moment you finish crafting it, the world around you has already begun to change. Markets shift, competitors pivot, technologies disrupt, and suddenly your immaculate five-year plan looks like a relic from another era. Early in my consulting career, I worked with a logistics company that embodied precision. They had spent months designing a meticulously detailed strategic plan — two hundred pages of forecasts, ch