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#178 Author of “Radical Candor,” Kim Scott: Uncommon Sense

Grit

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Journey of Radical Candor and Feedback

The chapter delves into the author's journey of starting 'Radical Candor' and shaping the book through coaching sessions and feedback, sharing anecdotes about the initial title being 'Cruel Empathy' and its transformation. It highlights the challenges faced by tech CEOs in giving and receiving feedback with empathy, contrasting radical candor with ruinous sympathy and obnoxious aggression. The speaker reflects on personal experiences, including the struggle with recognition, the impact of feedback on storytelling, and management challenges faced in different companies.

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