6 BOLD Requests Don't pretend that it's OK. Things won't get better that way. Shania Twain To make a request is to ask for something you want or need. It's about taking care of yourself and making sure that your relationship with your teammate is working for both of you. It's not about staying quiet regarding your needs or suffering for the good of the team. That's NICE. It's not about demanding that all other team members adjust their style to meet your needs, either. That's FIERCE. It's about speaking up when something's getting in the way of your doing your best for the team and then seeking a different approach. Requests are critical on BOLD teams. People are not mindreaders. They often don't know what you want or need 127