The speaker discusses the misunderstanding and misinterpretation of Radical Candor in Silicon Valley, and how it has been used to justify rude behavior. They reflect on the original intention of Radical Candor and its importance in managing people.
Honesty may be the best policy, but that doesn’t make giving honest feedback any easier. That’s why Kim Scott, a veteran of Google and Apple, wrote “Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity.” It’s a life-saving guide for anyone who’s ever had to dole out difficult but important feedback. Which means all of us.