This time of the year is really difficult for a lot of people, including me!

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I need help... Those are three words I was raised never to say! Growing up, strength meant having all the answers. It meant handling everything alone. Asking for help felt like admitting weakness, like I wasn't competent enough or put-together enough to figure it out myself.

So I kept my struggles private. I projected confidence. I said "I got this" when I was drowning. But here's what I've learned: Self-reliance isn't strength. It's a cage. Real strength is saying "I don't know" in a room full of experts. It's admitting when you're stretched too thin. It's trusting others enough to let them see your rough drafts, your half-formed ideas, your actual capacity instead of your aspirational one.

The shift from "I should be able to do this alone" to "We could do this better together" has been one of the most redemptive forces in my career. And honestly, in my life.

Admitting that you need it isn't a weakness. It's wisdom & believe it or not, it's self-care. It's recognizing that we're designed to need each other, that our willingness to be honest about our limits creates space for collaboration, innovation, and genuine connection.

The projects I'm proudest of? They came from asking for help. The relationships I value most? Built on mutual vulnerability. The growth that actually stuck? It happened when I stopped pretending I had it all figured out.

So here's my question for you: Why are you carrying something alone that could be lighter with help? What would change if you let someone in? When are YOU going to ask for help?

I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. #Leadership #Vulnerability #Growth #ProfessionalDevelopment #Collaboration #WorkplaceCulture #Authenticity

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