Know When to Ask for Help

Earlier in my management career, I thought I needed to be the person with all the answers. When facing work challenges, I believed people would see me in the best light if I didn’t let them know I was stumped. Problem was, I didn’t have all the answers. Maybe that was because I didn’t have the experience. Or, maybe I just wasn’t smart enough, I thought. It took some time, but I eventually learned that not having all the answers was OK. More importantly, however, I realized knowing when to ask...