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Why You Should Ask for Help At Work Instead of Giving It

It may feel counterintuitive, but asking for help from your employees can be more effective than giving it yourself.

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John Boitnott
Oct 09, 2025
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It may feel counterintuitive, but asking for help from your employees can be more effective than giving it yourself.

It’s not uncommon for founders and early employees to think about their companies in deeply personal ways. Some of my friends talk about their work the way other friends discuss their children.

In some ways, this can be positive. A deep lev…

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