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Happy Friday! Before you leave the office today, I wanted to share an article with you from inc.com. This post offers simple phrases that can change how you do business for the better.
We've all heard the saying, "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Although cliché, it's very true. The same can be said about asking for things that you need. You'll never get them if you don't ask.
Three magic wordsThe writer explains a simple phrase they've learned to rely on in the business world - "Is it possible _____?" Fill in the blank for yourself and you may be pleasantly surprised at the answer you receive.
Before you askAsking some pointed questions takes guts, there's not denying that. To be sure you have the best chance at a positive answer you need to nail down what your business needs. "Knowing your business strengths, priorities, and shortcomings is essential for pinpointing opportunities as they arise and making them a reality. All you need is the confidence to ask, "Is it possible?"
Getting to yesMaking the ask can be intimidating as we mentioned. Often times, there's a lot at stake for the other party. The writer states that you must align and find common ground with the individual(s) you're asking to find out whether or not truly anything is possible. At the end of the day, the worst they can tell you is no, and you move on.
Simple enough! I hope this post encourages you to step out of your comfort zone a bit and take a leap of faith to ask hard questions. You never know what the answer will be and how it could really help your business take off. Do you have a story about asking for something and the situation turned out better than you could've expected? We'd love to hear about it!
