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I. Don’t. Know.
As a person that wanted to have all the answers, I struggled to say those words early in my career.
As a person that wanted to have all the answers, I struggled to say those words early in my career.
With managers, peers and your team, it’s easy believe that they’ll think less of you and that you’re unqualified, and stop relying on you.
In reality, they’ll appreciate the honesty for not making up something that could hurt or slow down their efforts.
And, here’s a secret: we’re all winging it and doing the best we can. You’re not alone.
You actually build more trust when you admit your limitations.
The key is saying “I don’t know” or “good question”, followed by “I’ll find out”, and then proactively seeking the answer.
