Do you ask for what you want? Most people don’t. But here’s the thing – the universe cannot provide what you don’t ask for. In this 1 minute video I talk about asking for what you want.
There’s an art to asking, for sure.
- Ask firmly but politely.
- Push pass any “first no” that you get by asking why what you have asked for isn’t possible.
- Ask to speak with the person whose decision it is to make.
- Explain in only one succinct sentence why you are asking.
- Do business with those whose mindset is “let’s make this happen” instead of “it’s not our policy.”
- Let the other party know, very politely, what the consequences of a no answer will mean. (They may or may not care.)
I’ve worked with more than one business owner who tells me “I’m too shy to ask.” Leadership demands stepping up and out of your comfort zone. Owning a business means learning how to ask.
Want a speaking engagement? Want more clients or customers? Want the graphic designer to make a change to what you paid for? Want less tomato and more cucumber on your salad? Just ask. Ask for what you want and be ready to receive.
Want to hear more about growing yourself to grow your business? Here’s a video about getting the right mindset for owning a business.
Do you ask? For what? Leave your comment below!
This is great and I certainly believe in asking for what you want. I have an advertisement posted on my bulletin board over my desk. It says, “You don’t get what you deserve. You get what you negotiate.”
Love your sign, Mira!
Sue
Sue, this is such simple but outstanding advice. Just recently I asked to speak with the country’s leading crisis communications guru, James E. Lukaszewski, and he ended up giving me a one hour phone call. Talk about learning from the master. All because I asked.
Communication is a two way street. If you do not ask how in the world
is someone else going to know what you want? Speak up!
What a really terrific article and video. Love it!!! Ask and ye shall receive!
So simple and so true Ask and ye shall receive! #StartwithU
This is superb! Love this one …Do business with those whose mindset is “let’s make this happen” instead of “it’s not our policy.”
And this is just so funny! Want less tomato and more cucumber on your salad? Just ask
Love the pink picture too!