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Ep 10: brAVe [skills] Why Leaders Should Ask for Help
Update: 2025-09-25
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In this episode of brAVe [skills], hosts Britt Yenser and Leon Prather dive into the essential leadership skill of asking for help. Building on their previous conversation about believing you’re enough, they explore why so many professionals hesitate to reach out, even when collaboration can lead to better outcomes.
The hosts share practical strategies for asking colleagues, managers, and teams for support and they discuss how cultural norms, organizational structures, and leadership styles impact whether people feel comfortable requesting assistance.
Key takeaways include:
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Website: https://www.leonprather.com/
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The hosts share practical strategies for asking colleagues, managers, and teams for support and they discuss how cultural norms, organizational structures, and leadership styles impact whether people feel comfortable requesting assistance.
Key takeaways include:
- The difference between delegation and asking for help, and why transparency matters.
- The role of context and clarity when looping others into projects or conversations.
- Why leaders should create an open-door culture and make themselves approachable.
- The value of letting go of rigid expectations—understanding that others may approach tasks differently but still effectively.
- Action items: Don’t suffer in silence, and strategically leave time open for others to ask for help.
Connect with Leon Prather
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-prather-cts/
Website: https://www.leonprather.com/
Connect with Britt Yenser
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/
X: https://x.com/brAVe_britt_
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