Steve Jobs: “I’ve never found anybody that didn’t want to help me if I asked them for help.
“I called up Bill Hewlett when I was a kid. ‘Hi, I’m Steve Jobs. I’m 14 years old. I’m a student in high school. I want to build a frequency counter, and I was wondering if you have any spare parts I could have.’ “He laughed, gave me the spare parts, and gave me a job that summer at Hewlett-Packard… and I was in heaven. “Most people never ask, and that’s what separates those who do from those who dream.” What’s behind help hesitation?
But studies show that when you ask for help, the other person feels:
3 steps to confidently ask for help:
On an airplane once, I had the following exchange with the passenger in front of me: Me: “I’m finally writing my first book, and I’ve been looking forward to this time on the plane to work on it.” She instantly felt respected, appreciated, and engaged. And my request allowed her to do an act of kindness for me, which made her feel good about herself. When we inspire people with a story, give them a choice, and invite them to make a difference, they feel compelled to contribute to our success. Just ask. © 2023. Ann Tardy and MentorLead. www.mentorlead.com. All Rights Reserved. |