All You Have to Do Is Ask by Wayne Baker Summary
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Asking for help isn't weakness - it's power. Wayne Baker's game-changing book reveals why Google and IDEO embrace "Reciprocity Rings" to unlock hidden resources. "A must-read for making workplaces better," says Verizon board director Shellye Archambeau. What's your SMART ask today?
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The Hidden Power of Asking: Unlocking Life's Resources
Imagine watching a colleague struggle with a problem you could easily solve-if only they'd ask. Or perhaps you've been that person, drowning in work while help was just a question away. Here's a startling truth: 90% of workplace help only materializes after someone makes a request. This insight has transformed organizations from Google to Zingerman's, where asking for help isn't just encouraged-it's institutionalized. What makes this particularly fascinating is how universally we struggle with it. Even CEOs admit they'd rather suffer in silence than voice their needs. Consider Jessica's story-overwhelmed by her workload, she quit her job rather than ask colleagues for help, exemplifying a devastating pattern most of us follow. We wait until we're desperate before requesting assistance, if we ask at all. Contrast this with Cristina's experience during a "Reciprocity Ring" exercise. When her aunt asked for help finding treatment for her niece's craniosynostosis (abnormal skull development), someone connected her with a leading surgeon who performed a life-saving operation. One question literally saved a child's life. Research consistently shows that asking unlocks tremendous benefits across all domains. Those who seek help perform better professionally, integrate into new roles faster, and find jobs more effectively. Students who ask questions learn more deeply. Teams that exchange requests generate more creative solutions. The power of asking lies in its ability to tap into resources you didn't know existed. When you make a request, you activate not just the knowledge of the person you're asking, but potentially their entire network. You never know who might hold the solution to your problem until you voice your need.
Why We Resist Asking: The Psychological Barriers
The Balanced Exchange: Giving and Receiving
Crafting Effective Requests: The SMART Approach
Building Asking Cultures: Tools for Organizations
Breaking Down Silos: Asking Across Boundaries
The Courage to Ask: Your Path Forward
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
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"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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