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Recently, I was reminded that asking for help shows strength. We just got a new puppy! It was a spontaneous decision.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

We already have a three-year-old dog and we were about to move across the country in two weeks. Now 9 weeks in, I can barely make it down the street with both dogs. There is a lot of ankle biting, barking, and general chaos on the sidewalk. I am not sure our new neighbors are eager to meet our family. So after much thought, we decided to engage the support of an expert trainer and walker as well as sign up for puppy kindergarten classes. Now, we are taking a few steps forward each day. Of course, there are plenty of ankle-biting moments still today and in our near future. Just this morning, I was exhausted after walking a few blocks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first, I thought outsourcing and paying for help was a sign that I couldn\u2019t do something I should be able to do myself. Maybe this was a sign of weakness or something was wrong with me. Of course, that\u2019s not the case. After my first session with the professional dog trainer, I learned so much from her expertise and strong skill set. I needed and still have a guide by my side to be able to build my own skills and ultimately provide what these pups need. Asking for help is a decision of strength. It takes strength to acknowledge when you need support and when you can learn from someone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I recently met with a leader who is just new to his journey. It was exciting to hear his thoughtful approach and to help him set and support grounded and meaningful priorities and goals.\u00a0I am also energized when I meet with experienced leaders who are eager to keep growing their skills and understand they are on a continuous journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Asking for help is an act of strength. Thoughts to Consider\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n