AA209 - Asking for What You Need: The Superpower of High Performers

Discover why the ability to ask for what you need is a critical skill that separates high performers from average ones. 

Join Enterprise Business Agility Coach Om Patel and Product Manager Brian Orlando as we explore the "how and why" of the skill that is: making more explicit requests for support!

We dive into the dangers of hustle culture, the limitations of traditional hierarchies, and practical ways to improve your communication skills. Listen or watch to better understand how to navigate team dynamics, establish healthy boundaries, and move beyond "hope as a strategy" to get what you need to succeed; including...

Key topics:

• Why hUsTlE cUlTuRe leads to burnout and diminishing returns
• How to make explicit requests without appearing demanding
• The importance of sharing your needs and inviting others to do the same- Practical communication skills for navigating organizational politics
• Why rejection shouldn't stop you from asking for what you need

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LINKS 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arguingagile

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/362QvYORmtZRKAeTAE57v3

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agile-podcast/id1568557596

Website: http://arguingagile.com

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