Daryl Wood's Blog

What a concept! Incredibly for many years I was afraid to ask for help – especially when I thought I “should” know what to do. Many of us equate asking for help with being dependent and vulnerable. I always did and of course that had me feeling “less than”. In the past year the my leadership program I’ve learned a new way of asking for help and have discovered the value of partnership.

Asking someone for help, from an empowered place of wanting not needing, gives me an opportunity to expand world. I learn more. I connect deeper. I tap into my own resources by standing on someone else’s shoulders. It’s a good feeling to be supported and encouraged in my attempts.

What I realize is that I’ve been making up a story about asking for help. There are people in my life who thrive on being needy. They are always whining and complaining and acting helpless. When I think about it, they rarely ever directly ask for help. It seems to me that I have been mixing up my definitions and now … I’m free to reach out and ask others for help. It gives us both a nurturing way to connect.

Be inspired.