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Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz

Cultivating a Culture of Candor: Kim Scott

Nov 29, 2023
Kim Scott, author of popular leadership books and creator of 'radical candor,' discusses cultivating a culture of candor and the challenges of giving and receiving feedback. She emphasizes the importance of honest communication, recognizing unconscious biases, and understanding generational dynamics in the workplace.
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  • Radical candor involves caring personally while challenging directly to create a positive work environment.
  • Recognizing and rewarding great performance and providing opportunities for growth are essential to building successful teams.

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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.

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