Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler
Ready to love your job, crush your career goals, and become the kind of leader everyone actually wants to work with?Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity.Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you’re a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don’t forget to check out Kim Scott’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever.
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Apr 22, 2020 • 55min
Leading With Kindness & Clarity During a Crisis 2 | 1
Radical Candor author and co-founder Kim Scott talks with Kelly Leonard, executive director of insights and applied improvisation at Second City Works and author of the book, Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City, talk about how an improv mindset coupled with practicing Radical Candor can help managers lead remote teams with kindness and clarity during times of uncertainty. This special discussion is moderated by Radical Candor CEO Jason Rosoff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 6, 2017 • 29min
Can I Give Feedback to Peers? Should I? | 23
The hosts discuss the importance of feedback for peers and the pitfalls to avoid. They emphasize the significance of peer-to-peer feedback, clean escalation, and repairing damaged relationships. They also highlight the importance of humility, curiosity, and understanding in feedback conversations.
May 30, 2017 • 28min
It’s About Humans, Not Resources | 22
Do you ever get so caught up in achieving results at work that you forget that the people around you are real people? Even the most empathetic of us can make this mistake. This episode, Kim and Russ are joined by guest Al Guido, President of the San Francisco 49ers, to share stories and advice for putting the human back in human resources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 23, 2017 • 24min
More Time Hiring = Less Time Firing | 21
Building a great team is critical for bosses, but how do you bring on the right people? Interviewing and hiring is so hard to do — in this episode, Kim and Russ share some of their mistakes, what they’ve learned, and advice for a better hiring process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 16, 2017 • 20min
Help! My Boss is an Absentee Manager | 20
Absentee managers may not be as frustrating as micromanagers, but they’re even more common and can have a negative impact on your career. Kim and Russ share stories of absentee managers, talk about whether to just make do with this type of boss, and give their tips for what to do when you find yourself with an absentee manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 9, 2017 • 27min
Being a Boss Isn’t for Everyone… Including Some Bosses | 19
How do you know if management is right for you? Maybe you’re thinking about becoming a boss, or you’re already a boss but aren’t sure you want to be. Kim and Russ are joined by guest Hunter Walk, Partner at Homebrew, to share stories and advice for making this decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2017 • 22min
We Couldn't Decide on a Title for This Episode | 18
Decisions are critical to keeping your team moving forward, but a lot of people struggle to make them. Kim and Russ share advice to help you make sure that perfect doesn’t become the enemy of good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 25, 2017 • 18min
Promotion Schmomotion | 17
Everyone loves promotions, right? Well…not so fast. Kim and Russ talk about how promotions might be hurting you and your team and suggest some other ways to think about recognizing high performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 18, 2017 • 20min
Take Feedback Like a Boss | 16
Feedback can be tough to take, but it’s vital for growth! Discover strategies to openly receive and implement feedback for personal and professional evolution. Hear a touching story about Granny Alice and learn how honesty shapes resilience. The hosts emphasize a non-defensive approach to feedback and stress the importance of curiosity. They also recommend useful resources like the Kander Coach app, blending insightful advice with a dash of humor. Tune in for actionable tips on turning feedback into a growth opportunity!
Apr 11, 2017 • 22min
What's Your Body Language Telling Me? | 15
We keep saying that in person feedback is best...why is that? Body language! You can learn a lot from someone else's body language, and you can also use your own body language to communicate. Join Kim, Russ, and guest Amy Chang of Accompany to learn how body language can help you out at work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
