FM Walsh & Associates Inc.

Why Not Ask?

This week I presented the ’10 Deadly Sins of Business Development’ at an RBC
Seminar for Women Entrepreneurs. It was a group of bright, high-energy
women running successful businesses who I found very inspiring. What I
found interesting was how many heads around the table started nodding when I
talked about sin #9 – Not Asking for What You Want. Nearly every woman in
that room admitted that they were terrible at asking for what they wanted.
They fear imposing on people, they think they will hear the word ‘No’. And
it is true, you may hear the word ‘No’ sometimes. But never asking for what
you really want guarantees a ‘No’ every single time. Ask for what you want
– the whole thing – not just bits and pieces. Don’t just ask for what you
think you might get. Ask for what you really WANT! I think you will be
pleasantly surprised at what you end up getting. And asking builds your
confidence. Go for it!