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The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast

Episode 174: Self-Differentiated Leaders Know How to Ask for Help

May 9, 2022
13:54
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Non-anxious leaders know that asking for help is not a sign of weakness or incompetence. They are open and vulnerable, deepening emotional connection. Explore the concept of self-differentiation and debunking the negative beliefs about seeking assistance. Learn about the importance of self-differentiation and the challenges and benefits of asking for help. Understand the distinction between requests and demands, and how self-differentiated leaders create a healthier system for expressing needs.
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Quick takeaways

  • Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; instead, it allows non-anxious leaders to deepen emotional connections.
  • Challenging negative assumptions and feelings about asking for help can lead to greater comfort and more effective assistance-seeking behaviors.

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The Importance of Self-differentiation

Self-differentiation is about finding a balance between emotional connection and self-definition. It means acknowledging that we can't do everything by ourselves and asking for help is not a sign of weakness. While dependence on others for validation or independence without connection can be problematic, interdependence allows us to be ourselves while staying connected to others in healthy ways.

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