Despite the fact that we’ve come a long way regarding the de-stigmatization of therapy, it still seems as if reaching out and asking for professional help is the last option for millions of people.

I’ve noticed something interesting in my years of coaching and mentoring: people rarely ask for help directly. It’s almost as if there’s a stigma attached to admitting we don’t have all the answers.

Bestselling author and leadership expert Simon Sinek recommends asking one simple question to help people trust you: Can you help me out? It's "such a common misunderstanding" that asking for help ...