Ask Outrageously!: The Secret to Getting What You Really Want

Ask Outrageously! teaches readers how to request what they truly want and need with confidence. The book argues that the strongest relationships, top sales groups, and most successful organizations share a common trait: people willing to make bold requests. This approach means avoiding compromise and taking risks to pursue genuine needs rather than settling for what seems achievable. Based on Linda Swindling's original research and professional experience with high-stakes requests—from business negotiations to marriage proposals—the book provides proven strategies for improving how you ask and increasing your chances of success. It addresses various contexts including professional advancement, entrepreneurship, nonprofit fundraising, and personal relationships. The book won an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award silver in the Self-Help category.