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All the Help We Can Get
A conversation with Heidi Grant
Asking for help isn’t easy, especially when everyone around you is also maxed out. We assume that our request will be an imposition, or we worry that it’ll make us look like we can’t handle our jobs. Fortunately, the research shows that these fears are largely unfounded.
Social psychologist Heidi Grant spoke with Amy Gallo about asking for help while conveying confidence and strengthening your relationships with colleagues. She ex-plained how to ask in a way that can improve your chances of getting a yes and why lending a hand to others is good for you too.
AMY GALLO: What makes it more likely that someone will actually say yes to a request for help?
HEIDI GRANT: First and foremost, ...
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