The author advises people to directly leverage their leaders when facing immense odds in accomplishing important goals. The mandate of such a job is not to do the best but to get it done, and if asking for help is the way to achieve it, then people should do so. Many of us have the instinct to do things ourselves, but involving others, including leaders, can be beneficial. Engaging leaders can offer insight into the problem and prevent the need for future engagement. While not all problems can be solved easily, being open about them allows everyone to set expectations appropriately. In an ideal world, everyone would succeed on their own, but until then, people should do what they must to get it done.
https://boz.com/articles/get-it-done