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!
Mira Dessy, NE, The Ingredient Guru and author The Pantry Principle says
February 28, 2015 at 1:21 pmThis 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.”
Sue Painter says
February 28, 2015 at 2:32 pmLove your sign, Mira!
Sue
Mary Ellen Miller says
February 24, 2015 at 8:52 pmSue, 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.
Mitch Tublin says
February 22, 2015 at 9:03 pmCommunication 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!
Tandy Elisala says
February 21, 2015 at 11:10 pmWhat a really terrific article and video. Love it!!! Ask and ye shall receive!
Heidi Alexandra The Company Culture and Brand Architect says
February 21, 2015 at 4:33 amSo simple and so true Ask and ye shall receive! #StartwithU
Trudy Scott, Food Mood Expert and Nutritionist says
February 20, 2015 at 9:43 pmThis 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!