Society · 19 min
All You Have To Do Is Ask
By Wayne Baker
This episode reveals the counter-intuitive power of asking for help, showing how our reluctance to do so often stems from a misunderstanding of human connection and reciprocity.
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Society
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19 min
What it is about
Asking for help, reciprocity, interdependence
Who it is for
If you often find yourself struggling alone with a problem, convinced you shouldn't bother others, this will illuminate the unseen dynamics of human generosity and connection, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Wayne Baker, a distinguished professor of management and organizations, draws on decades of research into social networks and organizational behavior to reveal the clear, often counter-intuitive, power of asking.
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