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The podcast I chose to listen to was "Getting People to Help You" from HBR Ideacast. In this podcast, they discussed why it is sometimes so hard to ask people to help you and ways to make it easier to ask for help. The main reason it is hard to ask for help is for fear of rejection or possibly becoming less liked. Humans also believe that we are unlikely to get help but in reality, we are twice as likely to receive help than we believe (Ideacast, 2018). This podcast talked about how to properly ask for help, how to get over the uncomfortable feeling while asking for help, and how to comfortably say no to someone who is asking for your help.
            One main concept they focused on in the podcast was how to properly ask someone for help. Usually, humans have the fear of being rejected while asking for help. The speakers talked about how first we need to notice we need help, understand when someone wants to help, and to make them feel that they are the ones who can help us (Ideacast, 2018). When asking for help, you do not want to make someone feel controlled or manipulated. Humans naturally feel good for helping others if they feel like they have the choice. Therefore, you should explain why their help will be helpful to you and why their help is the help you need. Another main concept they discuss is how to say no to someone who is asking for help. If someone asks for your help and you cannot help them, you should first offer an alternative form of help (like suggesting someone else who can help them) and then explain why now is not the best time. This is how you can continue a positive relationship with them.
            The topic of asking for help is not necessarily discussed in the book or in class, but the concept of being a manager/leader is. As a manager, you have to be able to delegate work among employees. When doing this, you are essentially asking them to help you complete work because you cannot complete it all yourself. As a good leader, you should display and offer reciprocity. When working with employees, you should help them as well so they can see that you appreciate the help they give to you. You should also go out of your way to help others so that your employees can see that you are also willing to be a part of the team. This can lead to a snowball effect within your team so that, essentially, everyone will become helpful to one another.


Citation
Ideacast, H. (2018, June). 634: Getting People to Help You. Retrieved September 25, 2018, from https://soundcloud.com/hbrideacast/634-getting-people-to-help-you




In terms of what I have planned for the remaining individual assignments, for IA02, I have already spoken will multiple upperclassmen and am deciding which one I would like to use for IA02. For IA03, I am making an outline for my business plan and brainstorming with fellow classmates. For IA04, I have put in my schedule multiple mixers and other events that I can attend to see which one best fits into my schedule. Finally, for IA05, I have been taking notes for each guest speaker that we have had and will determine which one I enjoyed/related to the most to write about.

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