“If you don’t ask, you don’t get. It’s that simple.”

Notable Moments

02:28 – Why you should be asking for what you want 03:36 – The origin of Jody and Lee’s working relationship 04:54 – Why most people don’t ask and how it limits them 06:22 – A story about a student who asked Lee just to be known 07:58 – How to ask without seeming selfish or overreaching 09:36 – Introducing yourself to company leaders 11:52 – Don’t say no for someone else. Ask and let them decide 13:19 – Challenge: Ask for something big and tell us what happens

One of the simplest yet most overlooked success strategies: asking for what you want. From professional promotions to meaningful connections, Lee Cockerell explains how powerful it can be to speak up and ask. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned leader, this episode will challenge you to be more intentional and courageous in pursuing opportunity.

Read the blog for more on how people miss out on great opportunities simply because they don’t speak up.  

Resources

The Cockerell Academy

About Lee Cockerell

Mainstreet Leader

Jody Maberry

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