“I won’t interrupt … they’re too busy.”
We are often our own enemy.
We make up stories based on our old beliefs and get creative with our assumptions.
Interrupting and asking for help is to be encouraged.
In ourselves and in in others.
You can’t have all the answers especially if what you’re doing is new or complex.
It’s OK to be unsure.
However, failing without asking is the worst type of fail.
Feeling vulnerable whilst grabbing hold of some courage and confidence is definitely OK too.
Interrupting, politely, is necessary.
If anything, you are appealing to people’s ego when you ask, “I’d like some help.”
A great boss of mine shared this leadership lesson:
“Make me feel important and I’ll do the best I can.”
People are fundamentally wired to want to help out.
Don’t hesitate to ask your boss for help, a colleague, or a team member.
And, role model what you want to occur in your workplace.
When I play golf, I continually ask – what club are you using. If it were me, I’d only use a Wood, an Iron & Putter!
Being a mentor is exactly the same, it’s asking for advice on how to arrive at the intended goal … based on the mentor’s experience.