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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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.
Nov 22, 2023 • 23min
Managerial Musings With Dick Costolo 5 | 26
Former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo joins Kim on the Radical Candor podcast to answer listener questions and offer advice on workplace problems. They discuss leadership and promotions, the challenge of giving feedback, the importance of a transparent promotion process in startups, and more.
Nov 15, 2023 • 50min
Is Being a Manager Right for Me? 5 | 25
The podcast explores the decision and qualities of becoming a manager, embracing disagreement and conflict resolution, the value of curiosity and being confidently humble, and considerations for managing stress and implementing radical candor. The hosts also share their favorite products and recommend using Attitude Leaves Bars to reduce single-use plastics.
Nov 8, 2023 • 56min
Making Masterclass — Radically Candid Conversations 5 | 24
Special guests Ezra Rose and Davis Carter discuss their roles at MasterClass and their contributions to the Radical Candor Sessions. They talk about strategies for managing cross-functional teams, the importance of empathy and organizational skills, and the power of feedback and radical candor.
Nov 1, 2023 • 56min
We Have Some Feedback About Feedforward 5 | 23
The podcast discusses the importance of timely and constructive feedback, challenges of creating a culture of accountability, and the impact of clear and compassionate communication in money conversations. They also explore the concept of 'feed forward' and its potential effectiveness, along with the challenges of listening and giving advice. The episode ends with recommendations and resources available on radicalcandor.com.
