How One Gets People to Help You

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John lu john luk is the author of a new book about how to get people to help you. He says it's very human to be uncomfortable with asking for help, particularly strangers. People are actually more likely to say yes if they feel like they have a positive impact on other peole, he says.

Dr. Heidi Grant reveals the secrets to asking for and getting the help you need.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) Why asking for help is beneficial for everyone involved

2) The do’s and don'ts of asking for help

3) The telltale sign that you need to ask for help

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— ABOUT HEIDI —

Dr. Heidi Grant is a leadership, influence and motivation expert, who is ranked among the top management thinkers globally. Her books include 9 Things Successful People Do Differently, and Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You. She is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and CBS Mornings, and her TED talk has been viewed more than 3 million times.

• Book: Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You

• Website: HeidiGrantPhD.com

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