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Colin I.
@colinii53
When we ask for help, we tend to unconsciously add unnecessary details that enhance our image, justify or even state a request instead. When asking for help, take the bass out of your voice, the stiffness out of your spine, and the captain out of your industry and just say, with sincerity and humility: "Can you help me?"
Few people, especially face-to-face, will ever say "no," even a stranger.
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Lila H.
@lilhh91
Dry information and stats don’t inspire people to make a change or listen to you.
We don't usually remember facts, figures or statistics. Storytelling is how you make your advice ...
Chunk your advice down into simple steps that your audience can follow.
Aim for three steps or three takeaways if it’s possible in the context of your advice.
Be logical with your advice and structure it in a way that makes sense. Be sure to have an introduction, a body and a conclusion that highlights the takeaways.
This makes your advice easier to follow and more likely to be retained.
Alana F.
@alanaff557
It’s best to ask one person instead of a group. Pick someone who you think can help you the most, or at least send individual requests to several people at once instead of dropping a li...
... be specific about what you want.
Don't use phrases like “Can you do me a favor? ", because they are manipulative - they force someone to commit before you tell them what it is you need. A simple “Can you help me with [specific thing]?” will do.
When you ask for help, give the person some kind of timeframe or soft deadline. Phrases like “whenever you can” put more pressure on the person who is already doing you a favor.
It’s also nice to offer them a way out if you know they’re busy. It ensures your request for help doesn’t feel like a demand.
Graham A.
@gra_maa136
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