Cultivating a Culture of Candor: Kim Scott

Developing Radical Candor in the Workplace

Kim Scott, author and management coach, shares her experiences in developing her style of radical candor in the workplace. She reflects on her successes and failures as an entrepreneur, manager, and coach at major tech companies. She emphasizes the importance of honesty, humanity, and a healthier balance of power in creating a positive work environment. Scott discusses the need for both superstar and rockstar employees, and the importance of recognizing and rewarding great performance. She also addresses the challenges of navigating feedback, including unconscious bias, prejudice, and bullying.