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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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 11min
What Does Managing Out Mean? 6 | 6
The podcast explores the concept of 'managing out' and the different interpretations of this corporate jargon. The hosts discuss the manipulative process of managing out and propose an alternative approach. They reflect on toxic behavior in the workplace and share personal experiences. The importance of clear communication, role alignment, and respectful treatment during the process of managing out is emphasized. The chapter also touches on self-awareness, the importance of clarity and directness, and applying management principles to personal life.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 47min
Trust and Inspire With Stephen M.R. Covey 6 | 5
Stephen M.R. Covey, author and leadership expert, joins the podcast to discuss the shift from command and control to trust and inspire leadership. They explore career conversations and personal reflections, barriers to creating a trust and inspire culture, leadership beyond positional roles, and building trust through soliciting feedback.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
Loud Laborers: All Talk, No Action 6 | 4
Explore the world of 'loud laborers' who talk big but accomplish little in the workplace. Learn about the impact of these individuals on team dynamics and strategies for navigating this common scenario. Dive into discussions on 'bloviating B.S.,' 'bullshit jobs,' compensation issues, maximizing efficiency with limited resources, and tips for managers to acknowledge quiet laborers and question results.
Jan 17, 2024 • 59min
Elevating Introverts at Work 6 | 3
Tips for coaching introverted employees in an extrovert culture, the challenge of giving specific feedback for promotions, the importance of stating hypotheses, recognizing the value of management, making work visible for promotion, practical tips for practicing radical candor, and the value of praising in public and private.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 1h 9min
Managers are Burned Out, too 6 | 2
Managers face burnout in today's disrupted world, leading to disengaged teams. The podcast explores the three dimensions of burnout and offers solutions like emotional support and coaching. The hosts discuss personal experiences with burnout and the impact of COVID-19. Self-care is emphasized as a crucial aspect for supporting others, and radical self-care techniques for managers to recharge are discussed. The chapter also introduces the hosts and mentions the sponsors of the show.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 51min
Storytelling at Work 6 | 1
The podcast discusses the importance of storytelling at work for leaders, including the role of story listening. It explores empathy fatigue and the need to fix problems, as well as the power of writing as an outlet. The connection between storytelling and Radical Candor is explained, along with the value of storytelling in engaging audiences and improving persuasion skills.
Dec 20, 2023 • 1h 6min
Surviving Holiday Communication With Your Family 5 | 30
This episode of the Radical Candor podcast explores the challenges of holiday communication with family and provides strategies for navigating these dynamics. They discuss gender-neutral terms within families, the difficulty of gift-giving, and the importance of open and honest conversations. The speakers share personal anecdotes and provide tips for improving communication during the holidays.
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Dec 13, 2023 • 38min
A 'Hot Potato' Management Dilemma 5 | 29
How to fairly evaluate a hot potato employee who's been bounced around, the importance of an 'I love me' folder and self-evaluation, handling performance appraisal challenges, keeping track and seeking feedback, the power of shared documents, and radical candor resources, praise and criticism.
Dec 6, 2023 • 56min
Identify the Elephant 5 | 28
Learn how to address poor performance and falling asleep in meetings, manage multiple issues, and build trust through informal conversations in the context of radical candor
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Nov 30, 2023 • 1h
Toxic Positivity at Work 5 | 27
Exploring toxic positivity at work and its impact on workplace culture. The podcast discusses the dangers of false harmony, toxic behaviors, and the challenges of practicing radical candor. It highlights the importance of genuine inclusivity and provides tips for implementing effective communication in the workplace.
