A Helping Hand Why Business Leaders Need to Ask for Help
“Can you give me a hand?” Asking for help is a simple request. Most people do it every day, whether they’re getting a second opinion on a paint color or asking a stranger to hold the elevator. Asking for help is important; the ability to work as a team is one of mankind’s greatest strengths. But if the act of asking for help is so essential in our lives, why do entrepreneurs have such a hard time with it? This struggle often comes from pride, the idea that if you admit you can’t do it all, then you can’t do anything. But this mindset often leads to ruin. In a survey by 99 Design, most entrepreneurs claimed the worst mistake they ever made wasn’t a poor financial decision or bad planning — it was simply not asking for help early in their careers. Having to ask for help isn’t a sign that you’re unable to achieve what you set out to do. In fact, when you ask for help in business, you may find you’re able to achieve more . This is because asking for help is a form of networking. You’re actively reaching out to experts, learning how other people solve problems, and broadening the awareness of your name and brand at the same time. If you struggle to ask others for help when you need it, start by changing your mindset. You don’t have to do it all; you’re just one person, and sometimes one person needs to delegate tasks
to others to get more done. Asking for help is also easier when you know what you want to ask for. If you are overwhelmed by a big project, take a moment to write down your goals for that project, along with a list of action steps and resources needed to get there. Then
think about who you can reach out to in order to tackle these steps. If you’re still uncomfortable with asking for help, make a point of helping others when you can. Being helpful changes the way you perceive receiving help and builds a positive reputation with others. When you are viewed as being helpful, other people want to help you in return. Asking for help means admitting you can’t do it all alone. But why should you have to? Doing it all alone can be pretty lonely, and asking for help means you have a team to support you wherever you go.
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Bacon Bleu Cheese Coleslaw Ingredients
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DRESSING • 1 cup mayo • Juice from pineapple • 1/4 cup vinegar • 1 tablespoon horseradish • Sugar, salt, and black pepper to taste
• 2 bags shredded cabbage • 1 bunch green onions • Small can crushed pineapple • 1 cup almonds, roasted and chopped • 1 cup bacon bits • 1/2 cup bleu cheese crumbles
Directions
1. Chop green onions. 2. Place coleslaw mix, green onion, pineapple, bacon bits, almonds, and bleu cheese in a large bowl. 3. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl. 4. Pour dressing over coleslaw mix and toss to coat.
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