Don't Dish It Out Before You Prove You Can Take It

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"It's very easy for me to get feedback and to give feedback in some realms," she says. "I so want people to like me and to not be upset and I want to please people." In her marriage, the pair do a weekly check-in where they share their thoughts on things that went well or didn't go well this week. The idea is that it's supposed to be fun and peaceful but part of getting along is having disagreements,. You know?

You know what they say about unsolicited advice (don’t give it!) but when it comes to SOLICITED feedback, author and executive coach Kim Scott says: bring it on. Kim believes that when it comes to improving your life at home, work, and anywhere in between, it helps to ask for – and provide – kind, but radical, candor. In this episode, Kim shares what she’s learned about embracing candidness and care in the workplace, gives tips on how to engage in constructive conversations, and opens up about the benefits of addressing bias in communication. Her latest book, "Just Work:
How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-ass Culture of Inclusivity" is out now. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/BHTranscripts