“Always ask, but never expect.

Always ask for what you want. Many people are happy to help—if the request is direct and specific. In a surprising number of cases, something remarkable is possible if you have the courage to ask.

Never expect people to say yes. Everyone is busy and balancing multiple priorities. Your request is not their responsibility... See more

Some typical examples of negligence in making a request include not asking for what you want; expecting the other to read your mind and fulfill your unstated wishes; failing to address your request to a specific person; not defining the concrete deliverables that you are asking for; leaving undetermined the time by which you want the request to be

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Make decisions easy for busy people. You will rise fast in your career if busy people like working with you. Here’s a tip: when you have a problem to solve, come prepared with a suggested next step. If you have a question, phrase it in a way they can answer yes/no. If there are multiple options, lay them out and ask them to pick one. Try to avoid e

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