Comments on: Why “Do You Need Any Help?” May Not Really Help

By: Greg Harrod

Greg Harrod — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:35:43 +0000

In reply to Anne.

I’m glad my comments got you thinking, Anne.

As I wrote, I became much more aware of how I can improve both in how I receive information and how I transmit it. In next week’s post, I’ll make some suggestions on how to phrase an offer for help in better ways. As you’re thinking and processing through the week, I’d love to hear your recommendations on better ways to ask someone if they need help.

Thanks for taking the time to read the post and to comment.

By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 01:58:55 +0000

I have been the leader who tries to give people the opportunity to ask for help, but i am also guilty of “Obviously you do not have the situation under control. I’ve asked you to do a job and you clearly can’t get it done. It’s time for me to step in and assign this work to someone competent. Or maybe I just need to do it myself.” This is what I meant by “Do you need help?” But was trying to be positive. Hit the nail on the head. Thought provoking tonight.