– Your Shot of Fearless Culture #380
Where change agents find their weekly dose of culture insights and exercises, one topic at a time.
I was brought in to help a startup rebuild its culture after the founder burned through $650K in six months. Wrong hires, failed pricing, missed opportunities.
"I should have asked my mentor about the hiring strategy," she told me later. "But I didn't want her to think I couldn't handle it."
Her fear of looking weak resulted in a demotion.
You've probably felt this too. That knot in your stomach when you need help, but asking feels like admitting defeat.
We think successful people help others, but don’t need help.
Most of us would rather fail publicly than ask for help privately.
Yet research reveals something counterintuitive: asking for advice makes you look smarter, not dumber.
The leaders who rise fastest aren't the ones with all the answers. They're the ones who know how to find the right answers.
Check my latest article → How to Ask for Advice (Without Looking Dumb)
And explore more resources below:
The surprising science behind why seeking help
Exercises to try with your team
Upcoming training opportunities
Stay fearless, my friend.
Gustavo
In Case You Missed It
→ Why Great Leaders Ask “How Can I Help You?
Ask Your Team This
How easy is it to ask for help within our team?
⚠️ Give It a Try
"Empty Your Cup" Exercise
Before asking for your next piece of advice, write down what you think you should do. Then ask yourself: "What if I'm completely wrong about this?"
Challenge all your assumptions.
Now ask for advice with genuine curiosity – and no attachment to your ideas.
🍦 Feed Your Curiosity
Asking advice makes a good impression
Why facts don’t change our minds
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