EPISODE 1 (50) ASK AWAY - be sure you ask enough questions and avoid the worst mistakes

Andrew launches the 50 Ways to Succeed at Work series with this first episode on asking questions at work. 

He explains why this is so important for your success at work and how best to go about doing it. He also reveals that despite this being a common topic not a lot of attention for newcomers to the world of work is given to it. 

So this podcast takes a closer look at the issue and reveals that it remains one of the most frequent faults that new employees make. They often see asking as a failure rather than a strength.

• Andrew introduces the serendipity effect where there may be unexpected benefits from asking that you might not predict.  Steve Jobs of Apple fame is heard talking about this result. 
• He challenges you the listener to say what marks you out as a time-waster or potential management problem and provides the answer.

All 50 Ways podcasts end with three actions you can take today to do better at Asking.

 

Can't wait for Series 2 to run its course? Then buy Andrew's new book, published on Amazon, and there's also an Audio version.

Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow-through material which you can find for each episode at

www.myhappinessatwork.com/reading/categories/research-reading

and

www.myhappinessatwork.com/watch.

BOOK:
The 50 Ways to Succeed at Work book is a standalone companion to Andrew Leigh's weekly podcasts.
It's an essential resource for all job starters and those at work for a few years.
Dip in and out and take what seems helpful.

www.myhappinessatwork.com/book