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I am a firm believer in asking for what you need. It’s such a simple concept, but for some reason, some of us are so afraid to ask when we need something. This brilliant concept has helped me help myself and help other people by opening their eyes to the simplicity and power of asking for help.
But sometimes, people won’t ask. Sometimes you have to take it upon yourself to step it up and give them what they need. And sometimes you’ll have to tell them what they need, bec
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05.26.09
This was a wonderfully insightful post. Really taking the time to figure out what it is you need--in interpersonal relationships as well as in the workplace--and being willing to ask for these things is the only way to ensure that you'll get them. As a manager, there's nothing more impressive to me than an employee who possesses this proactive mindset and speaks up for him or herself.
I think that many people, particularly women, are afraid to speak up. They may assume that if someone in their network had a relevant job lead, he or she would tell them without prompting, and that asking seems nosy or impolite; they may assume that if their boss was able to give them some information or accommodation, it would already have been given. But this is definitely not always the case, and people aren't mind-readers. If you don't speak up for yourself, who will?
05.27.09
This is a GREAT way to go about life. When people worry about what they don't want to happen and don't focus on the solutions and what they actually need to get there, little progress is made. Continually seeking to fill in the connectors between the distance of you and your goals will usually always be a success in some amount of time. Staying focused is the key too.
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