The Ben Franklin Effect: Could Asking for Favors Boost Your Career? 🤔

Hey everyone! 👋 I came across an interesting article exploring the 'Ben Franklin Effect' – the idea that asking someone for a small favor can actually make them like you more. Sounds counterintuitive, right? 🤯 The article suggests it's because we justify our actions. If we do a favor for someone, we subconsciously rationalize it by telling ourselves we must like them. This got me thinking about how we could apply this to our careers and job searches. 🧐 Imagine asking a connection for advice on your resume, or for an introduction to someone in their network. Could this seemingly small request make them more invested in your success and more likely to help you down the line? Perhaps you could even apply this internally at your current company, asking a senior colleague for feedback on a project. 🤔 I'm curious to hear your thoughts! Have you ever experienced the Ben Franklin Effect in your professional life, either as the one asking for the favor or the one granting it? Have you ever asked for a favor strategically to build rapport? What are your experiences? Do you think this tactic could work in today's professional landscape, or does it seem a bit manipulative? 🤔 Let's discuss! I'm eager to hear your insights and experiences. 🙌 Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2025/11/24/a-psychologist-explains-the-ben-franklin-effect---how-to-make-others-like-you/