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StoryShots Summary and Review of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity or How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean by Kim Scott
Kim Scott graduated from Princeton University and completed an MBA from Harvard Business School. After completing her education, Scott began her career at a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. Later, she held Team Lead positions at AdSense, DoubleClick, and YouTube, and was a faculty member at Apple University. Scott has also previously been a coach to CEOs of major tech companies, including Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter.
Scott advocates for a direct style of management in Radical Candor. She urges managers to address challenges head-on, rather than beat about the bush. This leadership style helps improve management skills and improves productivity in the workplace. Besides Radical Candor, Scott has authored three novels. These are ‘Virtual Love’, ‘The Measurement Problem’, and ‘The Househusband’
"I think this is an incredible book for anyone who is hoping to create better relationships in the workplace. Whether you manage 1 person or an entire company, this is for YOU." ― Rachel Hollis, New York Times bestselling author
Radical Candor teaches a direct management approach for leaders in the workplace. The book advocates for two key attributes from managers:
- Caring for their subordinates on a personal level
- Challenging people face-to-face
Managers should get to know their subordinates at a personal and human level. They should also create a culture of honesty and direct feedback.
The premise of the book is that feedback does not have to involve hostility. Bringing humanity into the workspace helps build strong professional relationships.
Direct challenging is one of the best ways for managers to show they care about a worker's well-being. Caring for the welfare of the workforce eventually improves performance. The book is a framework for candid conversations and proper management.
“Kim Scott has a well-earned reputation as a kick-ass boss and a voice that CEOs take seriously. In this remarkable book, she draws on her extensive experience to provide clear and honest guidance on the fundamentals of leading others: how to give (and receive) feedback, how to make smart decisions, how to keep moving forward, and much more. If you manage people―whether it be 1 person or a 1,000 - you need RADICAL CANDOR. Now.” ― Daniel Pink author of NYT bestseller DRIVE
Here are the key takeaways from The Radical Candor. Let us know which one you agree or disagree with by tagging us on social media:
StoryShot #1: Care Personally and Challenge Directly
Obnoxious Aggression™
Manipulative Insincerity™
Ruinous Empathy™
StoryShot #2: Great Leaders Lead Through Guidance
StoryShot #3: Emotional Presence is Essential for Good Leadership
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