Why is letting someone help you such a powerful connector?

<p>Asking someone for help shows vulnerability and trust. But what if you don’t ask. Instead, they offer. Does accepting that help create the same kind of connection? My experience says yes. I asked today’s panel why they thought that was the case.</p> <p> </p> <p>Lisa McDonald started us off by talking about the safety that comes from connection and trust.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Peter Economou added that we are communal beings and brought up the difference between how men and women ask for and accept help (ask for directions lately?).</p> <p> </p> <p>And Laura Agafitei brought in our ability to grow and better ourselves by accepting help.</p> <p> </p> <p>When I work with teams I will ask if anyone would feel put-upon if a teammate asked for help. The answer is universally no. But when I ask if they would ask a teammate for help, usually the answer is, “I don’t want to bother them.”</p> <p> </p> <p>This conversation is a powerful look at how humans connect by supporting each other and I am really thankful that these three lovely humans helped me talk about it.</p> <p> </p> <p>What does this question and our conversation bring up for you? Help me out by sharing in the comments.</p> <p> </p> <p>Connect with the panelists: Laura Agafitei: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-agafitei/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-agafitei/</a></p> <p>Strategy and design Consultant for the health and wellness industry. Based in Dublin.</p> <p> </p> <p>Lisa McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-k-mcdonald-executive-career-coach/</p> <p>Founder of Career Polish where she is an specializes in career management and executive presence.</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Peter Economou: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-economou-4b4000a/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-j-economou-4b4000a/</a></p> <p>With a Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, he is an Executive Growth Consultant, Rutgers University Faculty member and the Director of Athletics Behavioral Health</p> <p> </p> <p>Dr Robyn Odegaard: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn