Response to Bob Reiss’ “Just Ask” article which ran in July 2016

The best advice I ever received from Bob was in an article called “Just Ask.” I can’t tell you how many students have told me during and after class that they are going to “pull a Bob Reiss.” To which I always come back and say “Great — but you better do your homework and know when and how to ‘Just Ask.’”

It’s a simple but powerful tool. When done the right way (politely, with sincerity and follow-up), it becomes the best tool in your toolbox. I have used it many times in business and in life and I always think of Bob and how simple things, well-executed work the best.

Professor Gary Naumann
W. P. Carey Management and Entrepreneurship
Hahnco Professor of Entrepreneurship/Professor of Practice
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona