Why Aren’t You Asking? How To Get What You Want with Dr. Wayne Baker

<p>In this episode we unlock the POWER of ASKING. When you ask for what you need, miracles can happen, but so many of us are too afraid to really ask, or we feel like we don’t know how or what we should be asking for. How do you get better at ask? How can you tap the tremendous power and potential of the social capital within your network by using the power of asking? We answer these questions and much more with our guest Dr. Wayne Baker.&nbsp;How to unlock the incredible power and potential of your network and the social capital&nbsp;Dr. Wayne Baker is an American author and sociologist on the senior faculty of the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is best known for his research in economic sociology, and his survey research on values, where he documented Americans’ core values. He writes in both academic and popular media on this theme and is often invited to present his findings across the U.S.&nbsp;</p><p>What’s the difference between “paying it back” versus “paying it forward” - what’s the difference? </p><p>What is a kidney chain? And what can it teach us about the importance of&nbsp;“paying it forward?" </p><p>What is a reciprocity ring and how can it change the way you interact with your social network? </p><p>What is social capital? </p><p>The network that we are involved in and all of the resources that the network contains.&nbsp;</p><p>When you ask for what you need - miracles can happen </p><p>There is a wealth of opportunity at your fingertips - but you have to ASK for it! </p><p>What are the biggest reasons that people don’t ask for what they need? What stops you from asking for help on the most important things in your life? </p><p>Why is it so hard to ask for what we need? </p><p>How do we get better at asking? </p><p>What should you do if you aren’t clear about what you need? What should you do if you don’t know what to ask for? </p><p>Start with figuring out your goal. What’s your goal? What are you trying to achieve? </p><p>What resources do you need to achieve that go