Why Your First Instinct Isn't to Ask for Help (And How to Change It)

The Healthy Church Staff Podcast · Sep 3, 2026 · 6m · transcript

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, host Todd Rhoades discusses the common resistance to asking for help in leadership roles. He argues that asking for help is not a sign of weakness but rather an essential component of effective leadership. Rhoades emphasizes that proactive help-seeking fosters team success and prevents crises. By framing the act of asking for help as ownership rather than weakness, leaders can set a positive example for their teams and create a culture of vulnerability-based trust. • Leaders often resist asking for help due to cultural expectations of…