I'm an introverted and I've been always hesitated to ask for help. Now, I know the importance of asking and opening doors for others. Good read, always.
This is such a great reminder. In the past I've found myself afraid to share my aspirations because I felt like I had to prove myself before sharing. But then I pushed myself and started writing down that I want to become a people manager in my self review in every review cycle. A year later, I'm a people manager because I shared and a sponsor took notice.
This is such an important article. I was interviewing for my first PM role and not any close to cracking it, because of my lack of experience and the current recession. I was once in a final interview round with the CPO and I casually mentioned, "I REALLY want to be a Product Manager and I am actively working on getting there soon." I got the job! He said, we really wanted someone with experience, but because I know you really wanted the job so you'll definitely do well. Thanks, Deb, for always picking up insightful topics.
I'm an introverted and I've been always hesitated to ask for help. Now, I know the importance of asking and opening doors for others. Good read, always.
Memo to myself: https://share.glasp.co/kei/?p=zvodOop9PwCxlFxl7y50
Thanks Deb for this useful article and I am planning to implement the format that you have proposed for the 'Ask' with the four qualities.
This is such a great reminder. In the past I've found myself afraid to share my aspirations because I felt like I had to prove myself before sharing. But then I pushed myself and started writing down that I want to become a people manager in my self review in every review cycle. A year later, I'm a people manager because I shared and a sponsor took notice.
Ami Vora just wrote a similar post on her Substack: https://amivora.substack.com/p/asking-for-help-is-a-competitive. Are you all coordinating? :)
Exactly what I needed! Been doing this for some months now and truly I see the importance of making it known what I’m looking for!
This is such an important article. I was interviewing for my first PM role and not any close to cracking it, because of my lack of experience and the current recession. I was once in a final interview round with the CPO and I casually mentioned, "I REALLY want to be a Product Manager and I am actively working on getting there soon." I got the job! He said, we really wanted someone with experience, but because I know you really wanted the job so you'll definitely do well. Thanks, Deb, for always picking up insightful topics.
Hello from China, i like your article, it can help me grow up in my career life, thx。