The chapter delves into the topic of applying radical candor in parenting, with the speakers sharing personal experiences and highlighting the importance of critical feedback and learning from mistakes. They emphasize the need for open communication and a two-way street of giving and receiving feedback between parents and teenagers.
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.