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The Ask
For Business, For Philanthropy, For Everyday Living
Laura Fredricks
ISBN: 978-1-119-37449-7 | Nov 2017 | 240PP
Asking is more than a skill — it’s a lifestyle
The Ask is your personal manual for building the best, most fulfilling personal and
professional life possible. Crafting the perfect ask can fund your new business,
support your favorite charity, and get more quality time with your significant
other — but it can do so much more than that. It can change your life. In learning
how to ask for what you really want and deserve, you lose your fear of rejection
and judgement. You create the greatest sense of self-worth that no one can give
you, you give it to yourself when you ask. The critical moment is when you turn
your skills inward and make the hardest asks, the ones you ask yourself. This
book is designed to make you an Exceptional Asker, and in the process, give you
the confidence and skills you need to achieve all your goals and realize your
dreams. You’ll learn how to prepare, what words to use, what to avoid, and how
to follow up, and you’ll purge the natural hesitancy that has been holding you
back for so long.
Asking is about empowerment. It shows the world that what you want matters. It
defines who you are, where you’re going, and who will be by your side. This book
provides over 175 sample asks, with clear actionable steps to help you claim your
space in relationships, at work, and in the world.
Mastering the art of the ask reconfigures your approach to life, and changes the
way you tackle challenges and goals. The Ask gives you the skills — and the
mindset — you need to accomplish anything you can dream.
About the Author
Laura Fredricks, JD, is an expert fundraiser, author, consultant, educator, and
sought-after motivational speaker for nonprofits and businesses, nationally and
internationally. Her consulting clients include Bloomberg, National Public Radio,
Planned Parenthood, the United Way, Cherry Lane Theatre, National Council for
Research on Women, and Philanthropic Services, Inc.