It’s Okay to Ask for Help [Ep. 44]

In today’s episode, Laura and Julia share five tips to help professionals remain open to support and delegation in leadership and business. Our hosts discuss the benefits of consulting with experts, utilizing special interest or professional groups, prioritizing collaboration, and being aware of gaps in your own knowledge. Receiving and incorporating aid and the expertise of others is essential for a business to thrive, so listen in to reap the advantages of succor and collaboration!

Takeaways: 
1 - Be aware of gaps in your knowledge, experience, skills or expertise.
2 - Consult with experts and informational resources on subjects or projects that are unfamiliar.
3 - Maintain continuous professional education and work to improve new skills.  
4 - Join and utilize professional support and education groups, networks and online spaces.
5 - Make use of teamwork and collaboration strategies with respected staff, organizations, leaders and fellow business people.

 

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Today’s Resource Recommendations:

12:15 - Grant Cardone — Entrepreneur who hosts training and professional groups.

14:17 - Tribes by Seth Godin — Excellent book on leadership and finding your business “tribe”!

14:59 - Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant — Great book examining the crucial art of rethinking!

 

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Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction 

02:04 - Suggestion #1: Know what you don’t know.

04:40 - Suggestion #2: Consult with experts

10:30 -  Suggestion #3: Keep learning and gathering skills

11:51 - Suggestion #4: Join special interest or professional groups

15:20 - Suggestion #5: Collaborate with businesses and professionals

18:31- Conclusion