Joined a new role recently? Here’s a tip: Don’t be afraid of asking questions. You are not expected to know everything beforehand. The earlier you get over the fear of how will you look if you ask this question, the easier it will become to work.
Asking more questions is not a sign of weakness. It’s the other way around. It’s a sign of you caring about the quality of your work by clarifying your doubts. Guesswork might lead to wrong assumptions and will come back to bite you.
Your peers want you to ask questions. Your manager wants you to ask more questions. Your seniors want you to ask questions. Curiosity is infectious. You asking more questions will encourage others to ask as well. And it will set you up on the path to becoming resourceful, one of the most important skills for leaders.
“I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein