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.
Episodes
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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.
Oct 25, 2023 • 34min
Leading With Compassion 5 | 22
The podcast discusses leading with compassion amid chaos and catastrophe in Israel and Gaza, delving into personal experiences and emotions, the role of leaders in making impactful proclamations and actions, the importance of empathy and inclusivity, and the emotional impact of a validating poem.
Oct 12, 2023 • 56min
Ally Love is In the House for Radically Candid Conversations 5 | 21
Ally Love, Peloton and TODAY show contributor, discusses how Radical Candor can help increase confidence at work. They also explore the importance of clear and kind communication, setting daily intentions, and redefining the word 'boss'.
Oct 4, 2023 • 42min
What is Mobbing at Work? 5 | Bonus
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. This bonus episode discusses mobbing, a form of group bullying. It explores the impact of mobbing on innovation, the importance of creating a culture of ethics and accountability, the role of a biased buster, and the value of good resources for entrepreneurs.
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Sep 27, 2023 • 51min
What's Up With Performance Improvement Plans? 5 | 20
Amy and Kim discuss the challenges of performance improvement plans (PIPs), including their misuse and the importance of effective communication. They explore documenting conversations, improving clarity, challenges of inheriting a team, and the emotional impact of PIPs. The episode also includes introductions, a conversation on non-boring things, and an ad for Chumba Casino.
Sep 21, 2023 • 43min
Giving Feedback About Nervous Laughter — Funny (Not Funny) 5 | 19
The podcast explores the impact of nervous laughter in the workplace, gives tips on addressing and coaching individuals with this habit, discusses the consequences of inappropriate laughter and miscommunication, explores the role of a manager in relation to nervous laughter, shares insights on giving feedback on body odor, discusses the impact of filler words on communication, and mentions various resources on the Radical Candor website.
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Sep 5, 2023 • 52min
Amy Edmondson On the Science of Failing Well — Radically Candid Conversations 5 | 18
Guest Amy Edmondson, Harvard professor and author, discusses the importance of failing well, embracing failure as part of growth, and creating psychological safety. They explore self-awareness, situation awareness, and system awareness in failing well. They also emphasize the significance of thoughtful decision-making and recognizing interdependencies. The authors share surprises, lessons, and the importance of embracing imperfections in their new book.
