How to Ask for What You Need From Your Boss or Coworkers

It doesn't hurt to ask for what you need from your bosses and colleagues. They're more likely to say yes than you think, and people generally aren't angry about reasonable requests. Many of us fear asking too much, offending someone, demonstrating a lack of commitment, or even putting our jobs in jeopardy. So next time you're waffling on whether to ask for a change you've been dreaming about, go ahead try. You have weyh more leverage than you think.