> the mandate of such a job is not to “do the best you can.” It is to get it done. And if the way to get it done is to ask for help, then that’s what you should

> the mandate of such a job is not to “do the best you can.” It is to get it done. And if the way to get it done is to ask for help, then that’s what you should do. In my limited experience in large companies I’ve often felt that the mandate for leadership is to position yourself for promotion (or better yet, a nice exit to a consulting firm). The job is more an annoying distraction from feathering your nest, and this bodes poorly for the sucker who asks for help. It’s possible that I’ve become overly cynical.