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Welcome to the Connected Teamwork Podcast by Growth Leaders Network—where we dive deep into the practices that help leaders and teams thrive together. In this episode, hosts Hylke Faber and Carson Heady explore one of the most overlooked yet transformative practices in leadership and teamwork: Reach Out Often.

We live in a culture that rewards self-reliance and independence, often at the cost of connection, collaboration, and long-term success. Too many leaders fall into the trap of thinking they need to have all the answers or carry every burden alone. But the truth is simple: reaching out for help is not a weakness—it’s one of the greatest strengths you can model.

🔑 Key Topics in This Episode:

Why many leaders hesitate to ask for help (and how ego and conditioning play a role).

The hidden costs of isolation: burnout, stress, and missed opportunities.

How to build your personal “Board of Support” inside your team or organization.

Why reaching out benefits others just as much as it benefits you.

The balance between accountability and collaboration—avoiding overdependence.

How to normalize reaching out as a cultural practice across your organization.

The role of vulnerability in trust, connectedness, and team performance.

Practical steps you can put into place today to strengthen your leadership muscle.

💬 Memorable Quotes from the Episode:

“Never go down alone.” – Carson Heady

“There is a space between a crisis and our impulse. Broaden that gap and choose connection.” – Carson Heady

“We are wired to be of service. More often than not, when you ask for help, you’ll hear yes.” – Hylke Faber

“As leaders, you don’t need to be invincible—you need to be relatable.” – Carson Heady

✅ Practical Advice You Can Use Today

Identify Your Allies – Choose 3–5 people you can trust with vulnerability. Let them know you’ll be reaching out.

Practice Reaching Out – Treat it like going to the gym. Start small. Aim for 2 outreach moments each month.

Lead with Listening – Instead of offering quick fixes, ask your team: “What does help look like for you right now?”

Balance Ownership & Support – Ask for help, but remain accountable for results. Don’t outsource responsibility.

Reward Collaboration – Celebrate examples of teammates helping each other and build that into your culture.

🌍 Why This Matters

Connected teams are unstoppable. When leaders embrace the practice of reaching out, silos dissolve, innovation accelerates, and teams transform from groups of individuals into powerful collectives. Vulnerability becomes the foundation of trust, and trust drives performance.

This episode is a powerful reminder that:
➡️ Asking for help is not weakness—it’s wisdom.
➡️ Offering help empowers others to fulfill their purpose.
➡️ Building a culture of connectedness starts with one courageous person.

📌 About the Connected Teamwork Podcast

The Connected Teamwork Podcast by Growth Leaders Network helps leaders and teams connect more deeply to themselves, each other, and their shared purpose. Each episode offers practical tools, inspiring stories, and leadership wisdom that you can use immediately to evolve your team’s connectedness and effectiveness.

👥 Connect with Us

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👉 Final Reflection:
Ask yourself: What’s one challenge I’ve been carrying alone? Who can I reach out to today?

Because when we reach out often, we stop leading in isolation—and we start leading in transformation.