You cant expect others to know what you want today if you do not tell them, so be direct.
It's no good thinking those around you will just know what you want, they are not mind readers and if you want them to know you will have to tell them. Do not be tempted to do this in a subtle way either, you are going to have to make this plain and really spell it out. If you want support and others on your side, explain what you want and what you believe in with passion and they will follow.