Research has found roughly 87% of employees want to “be developed” in their job, but only a third report actually receiving the feedback they need to engage and improve. The research proves what we ...

As parents, we often encourage our children to be independent, to try things on their own, and to believe in their capabilities. However, there's a crucial lesson we sometimes forget to emphasize: the ...

Some people seem to glide through life without ever asking for help. They handle their responsibilities, put on a brave face, and rarely let anyone see them struggle. From the outside, it looks like ...

There is a common misconception that asking for help is a sign of weakness. However, if you shift your mindset, you can see asking for help as a sign of strength. When President Obama spoke to ...

Why are so many people reluctant to ask for help? In a recent LinkedIn poll, I asked members if they felt comfortable asking for help, and roughly 21% said no. So, what makes it difficult for people ...

Asking for help implies a need, which, in turn, implies a vulnerability. Often, conflict occurs in relationships when one partner expects and feels entitled to the other anticipating their needs. When ...

There are countless books on how to become powerful and influence others. But Vanessa Bohns, author of You Have More Influence Than You Think, isn't interested in how to acquire more power. Instead, ...

Katie Shives is a PhD candidate in Microbiology at the University of Colorado. Her various writings can be found on her portfolio site, kdshives.com. One of the most important things that I’ve learned ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Everyone agrees: referrals are the most effective, and cost-effective, way to generate new business, yet asking for referrals can feel ...