“What do you need?" is always a more productive question than "How can I help?". It helps you learn about a person or a group, and it doesn't put the burden on them to instruct you on how to be an ally.” Helping HandAllyship Book:What Do You Need?: How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success Source: What Do You Need?: How Women of Color Can Take Ownership of Their Careers to Accelerate Their Path to Success