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Radical Respect a book by Kim ScottS4 Episode 1 - Intro to Season 4After a hiatus, the Radical Respect podcast has returned for the fall of 2025. In other exciting news, Kim’s co-host from Season One, Ernest Adams, is back and joins Kim and Wesley as co-host of Season Four. Ernest is an executive from Nike, Danaher, Ralph Lauren and Ford Motor Company. Wesley has led developer relations and been a community manager at a number of tech companies. Kim is the author of Radical Candor and Radical Respect.This season, the three will discuss leadership challenges facing organizations large and small. Plus, they have a series of interesting guests lined up...
2025-11-0325 min
Sharing Life Changing LivesTeaching the Bible to Children - with Kim ScottHow do we plant God’s Word deep in the hearts of children? In this episode of Sharing Life, Changing Lives, Robert Hatfield and Bill Wade sit down with Kim Scott, retired educator, longtime Bible class teacher, and current professor at Freed-Hardeman University, where she teaches Teaching the Bible to Children.With wisdom from both the classroom and the church, Mrs. Kim shares insights about how children learn, what makes Bible teaching powerful, and how both teachers and parents can partner to shape young hearts for a lifetime of faith.
2025-10-2928 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkKim vs. Kim: Human vs. AI on Workplace Cultural Differences 7 | 28People in the U.S. get fewer days off than folks in Europe, and most of us still feel guilty taking them. Kim and Amy dive headfirst into a viral Reddit post that reads like a love letter to European work-life sanity (and a roast of U.S. grind culture). From vanishing vacations to broken healthcare, Kim reflects on what she’s learned leading teams, taking parental leave, and watching her inbox balloon on every trip. They dig into the messy reality of “unlimited PTO,” why burnout can’t be yoga’d away, and how leaders can build workplaces that actua...
2025-07-0947 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHumanizing AI: Meet the Kim Scott Google Portrait 7 | 27Most leaders learn on the fly—and Kim knows the bruises that come with it. In this episode she joins longtime Google Distinguished Designer Ryan Germick to discuss the innovative "Kim Scott Portrait," an AI-powered tool designed by Google Labs (and trained by the real Kim) to scale Kim's expertise and deliver Radically Candid advice 24/7. Discover how this new technology aims to humanize AI, free authors from the burden of answering repetitive questions, and foster more productive communication in the workplace.
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2025-07-0242 min
iDesign Lab: The Design Podcast with Tiffany & Scott WoolleyKim Alexis's Beauty to Wellness JourneySend us a textWhen a supermodel who graced over 500 magazine covers tells you she initially wanted to be a pharmacist, you know you're in for a fascinating story of life's unexpected turns. Kim Alexis joins us to share her remarkable journey from competitive swimmer to international modeling sensation to wellness advocate, revealing how each chapter of her life seamlessly connected to create a purpose-driven career that continues to evolve.Discovered at just 17 in her small hometown near Buffalo, Kim's meteoric rise in modeling happened almost overnight – landing her first magazine cover within four days an...
2025-05-2256 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS3 Episode 13 - Responding to Feedback as a LeaderToday, Wesley and Kim welcome Elizabeth Blass, an executive with 15+ years of experience in Customer Success organizations in a variety of fields. They discuss Leadership in general and specifically, how it can be hard to receive feedback as a leader when you do something that unintentionally causes offense. How do you discover that it happened in the first place and then, what can you do to address the situation? Kim and Elizabeth point out that it is important to accept criticism in public gracefully, though that can be incredibly hard in the moment. About Elizabeth Blass. ...
2024-12-1332 min
The Wisdom, Lifestyle, Money, ShowCanadian Guide to US Real Estate Investing: Andrew Kim's Story & StrategiesIn this episode of the Wisdom Lifestyle Money Show, host Scott Dillingham sits down with Andrew Kim, CEO and co-founder of SHARE, a real estate technology company specializing in US single-family rental (SFR) investments. Andrew shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with tech startups and transitioning into real estate after discovering the advantages of the US market in 2011 while living in California. He discusses his early investments in Ontario, which were costly and low-yield, compared to the US where properties offered lower prices, higher returns, and professional property management. Motivated by the challenges of balancing family, business, and portfolio growth—es...
2024-12-0525 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS3 Episode 11 - The Entitlement GapToday Kim and Wesley welcome Shalini Shybut. In recent years, non-profit organizations have worked very hard to hire leaders of color who reflect the communities they serve. Kim and Wesley discuss with Shalini the additional challenges and pressures faced by leaders of color at non-profit organizations, especially the "entitlement gap". Why do these leaders sometimes struggle to thrive? What can be done to help them succeed?Link to Shalini's essay where she talks about her learnings in more detail.About Shalini Shybut: Shalini is an executive coach, consultant and entrepreneur in Washington DC w...
2024-11-1437 min
The Evolving LeaderLeading With Radical Candor with Kim ScottIn this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with Kim Scott. Kim is the author of the best selling ‘Radical Candor, How To Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean’ (2017), ‘Just Work: How to Confront Bias, Prejudice and Bullying to Build a Culture of Inclusivity’ (2021) and the more recently published ‘Radical Respect, How to Work Together Better’ (2024). Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrix and Twitter and she hosts the Radical Candor and Radical Respect podcast.Referenced during this episode:Radical Candor, How To Get W...
2024-09-041h 09Radical Respect a book by Kim ScottS3 Episode 3 - Understanding Workplace SystemsIt's launch week for Kim's new book, Radical Respect. Also, Kim and Wesley talk about how important it is talk understand workplace systems to succeed.
2024-05-0624 min
Jazz Flyte PodcastEp 34: The Flute's Whisper with Kim ScottIn this engaging episode of The Jazz Flyte Podcast, host Darrell sits down with the acclaimed flutist Kim Scott, whose journey from a curious child to a #1 Billboard-charting artist illuminates the contemporary jazz scene. Starting with her switch from violin and piano to being mesmerized by the flute in fifth grade, Kim unfolds the narrative of her musical career, including the pivotal moment she signed with Innervision Records and how that partnership catapulted her into global recognition.Kim dives deep into the intricacies of her musical evolution, revealing how the legendary sounds of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and...
2024-04-0736 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 Episode 14: The Myth of the Aggressive WomanA leader doesn’t have to choose between collective results and each person’s individuality. In fact, you can’t get one without the other. The strength of the team is the individual, and the strength of the individual is the team. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to do what you can to prevent bias, prejudice and bullying from destroying respect on your team. In this episode, Kim and Wesley discuss how to handle these workplace challenges. Kim shares an experience receiving biased feedback from a direct report and offers retrospective insight into how she could have bes...
2023-08-2328 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 Episode 10: Disrupting PrejudiceUnlike bias, prejudice is a conscious belief, usually incorporating an unfair and inaccurate stereotype. When addressing prejudice, “It” statements are a useful way to draw a boundary between a person’s freedom to believe what they want and their right to impose their beliefs on others. In this episode, Kim and Wesley speak with Omar Gallaga, who shares his own past experience with prejudice as a young journalist attending college in Oklahoma.Omar L. Gallaga is a technology culture writer based in Central Texas. He's written for the Wall Street Journal, Wired, Texas Monthly, The Washington Post, CNN, NPR, R...
2023-07-2236 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 9: A Story About "Mobbing"How should you respond when you notice bias in the workplace? "I" statements offer a lens for understanding, encouraging the person to notice their mistake and learn from your perspective without calling them out. In this episode, Kim and Wesley speak with Russ Laraway, who shares a story about experiencing "mobbing," a form of bullying, when he was in the minority.About Russ: Russ has had a diverse 28 year operational management career. He was a Company Commander in the Marine Corps before starting his first company, Pathfinders. From there, Russ went to the Wharton School, and...
2023-07-111h 06Radical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 8: ToxonomyWhat gets in the way of Radical Respect? Kim reads a passage from the book about a "toxonomy" that can help you figure out what exactly is happening so that you can figure out what to do about it. Wesley comments, and then shares a story about a hotel manager who wouldn't allow him to check in. The manager claimed it was because he was local, but there was no such policy posted anywhere. Wesley escalated, but Hilton didn't take any action. It was the kind of story you expect in the 1950's in the south. But it was 2023 in...
2023-06-2326 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 7: What's going on?How do you know whether what you are experiencing is bias, prejudice or bullying--or none of the above? Kim reads a story about an experience she had; guest Kate Holterhoff and co-host Wesley give her some feedback on the story. Then Kate shares a story about an experience she had. Come give it a listen and let us know what you think was going on there--bias, prejudice, bullying, or none of the above?About Kate Holterhoff: Kate completed her Ph.D. in literary and cultural studies at Carnegie Mellon in 2016; she is currently an analyst at RedMonk and...
2023-06-1338 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 6: What gets in the way of Radical Respect?Wesley and Kim talk with guest Laura Holmes about how bias, prejudice and bullying get in the way of Radical Respect. Laura shares a story about the fact that people use the "private note to manager" feature in 360 products to submit non-transparent feedback about Black women much more often than they use it for other employees.Laura Holmes is a dedicated software product builder, mother, and advocate for inclusion and equity. With experience in creating innovative solutions, she served as the first Product Manager on Google Fi and Google Tag Manager. Drawing from that...
2023-05-3132 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 5: Healthy CollaborationsWesley and Kim discuss healthy collaboration. Plus, they review and react to listener comments.
2023-05-2425 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 4: Two Ways to Define RespectWesley and Kim talk to guest Gilberto Hernandez about both definitions of the word respect. All three share stories of an experience that many underrepresented folks share, unfortunately: their boss tends to micromanage or question them more than their peers who aren't underrepresented.Gilberto is a Lead Developer Advocate at Snowflake. His unconventional career path eventually led him into tech. An electrical engineering and education double major, Gilberto started his career in transmission planning for the city of Houston, before transitioning into the public sector as a 7th grade math teaching in Houston's Fifth Ward. His passion for...
2023-05-1737 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 3: A tale of two WesleysKim describes the "knowing without knowing" denial that caused her not to acknowledge how much bias, prejudice, and bullying were impacting those around her, and her. Guest Wesley Jackson Wade and co-host Wesley Faulkner discuss their experiences with that kind of denial, and how to break free of it.about Wesley Jackson Wade: Licensed & Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Consultant. Educator. Researcher. Creative. https://wesleyjacksonwade.com/
2023-05-0343 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS2 - Episode 2: Disrupting BiasKim shares the feedback she got that prompted her to write Just Work. Guest Jessica Nordell, a science writer and author of The End of Bias: A Beginning, tells a story about her experience with bias at work. She and Wesley discuss Kim's "Bias Disruptor" idea.Do you have a story you'd like to share? please send it to us, hello@justworktogether.comAbout Jessica Nordell: Author, Speaker. The End of Bias: A Beginning. Finalist, 2022 Lukas Book Prize, NYPL Bernstein Book Award, Royal Society Science Book Prize. Work in Atlantic...
2023-04-2832 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 8: Checks & BalancesErnest shares some big news: he's going to lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at Ford. Kim and Ernest talk about how important checks and balances are to creating a radically respectful workplace.
2023-03-2426 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 7: The Perils of PowerErnest and Kim talk about the perils of power.
2023-02-2237 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 6: Effects of Prejudice on CollaborationErnest and Kim talk about how leaders can prevent prejudice from destroying collaboration on their teams.
2023-02-0636 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 5: Self-Righteous ShamingKim and Ernest talk about different personas that self-righteous shaming can take: the Incredible Hulk, White Savior and The Knight in Shining Armor.
2023-01-2034 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 4: How to Disrupt BullyingErnest and Kim talk about 5 different ways to disrupt bullying.
2023-01-1034 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 3: The UpstanderKim and Ernest discuss what it means to be an upstander, and the advantages that upstanders have when confronting bias, prejudice and bullying.
2022-12-0926 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkRadical Candor Wipeouts Reimagined 4 | 17Ready for some roleplaying? On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy address how to respond to some specific scenarios with Radically Candid feedback that’s kind, clear, specific and sincere. If you truly want to get different results, you’re going to have to change your behavior. We know it’s hard, so we’re going to talk you through it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-11-3039 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 2: Ernest and Kim talk about a story from Kim's career.Ernest and Kim talk about a story from Kim's career.
2022-11-1733 min
Radical Respect a book by Kim ScottEpisode 2: Ernest and Kim talk about a story from Kim's career.Ernest and Kim talk about a story from Kim's career.
2022-11-1733 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkWhat Do Managers of Managers Do? (The Crank Call From Kim) 4 | 16Does anyone actually want to be a manager of managers? And if so, what do these people actually do? On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast Kim, Jason and Amy discuss strategies for being an effective manager of managers. If you're managing people who manage other people, then you're managing managers. Whereas if you're managing individual contributors, you're managing a team. The most significant difference when you become a manager of managers is that now you have to become a thought partner, not just on the functional expertise and the business that they're running or the product that they're...
2022-11-011h 00Radical Respect a book by Kim ScottEpisode 1: Kim and Ernest share experiences around bias, prejudice and bullyingErnest and Kim talk about the definitions of bias, prejudice and bullying proposed in Just Work, and share some stories from their lives and careers.
2022-10-1729 minRadical Respect a book by Kim ScottS1 - Episode 1: Kim and Ernest share experiences around bias, prejudice and bullyingErnest and Kim talk about the definitions of bias, prejudice and bullying proposed in Just Work, and share some stories from their lives and careers.
2022-10-1729 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkQuiet Quitting Speaks Loudly About Bad Bosses 4 | 14Kim, Jason and Amy discuss the clear message quiet quitting is loudly sending to bad bosses and managers of managers. We know that relationships don’t scale, but culture does. This means that while you can’t have a close relationship with every person who reports to the people who report to you, practicing Radical Candor with the people you manage can impact how they interact with the people they manage and so on. On the other hand, if toxic stew is flowing from the top and being passed down from executives to managers of managers to individual contributors it shou...
2022-09-2153 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkCreate a Culture of Learning Where it's Safe to Fail—Get Sh*t Done Step 7 ~ 4 | 13Once your idea has been implemented, you probably think you're done with this whole Get Sh*t Done Wheel thing — but there’s one more step, Learn. On this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how creating a culture of learning can make it safe for people to fail, help mitigate future mistakes and ensure everyone knows how to repeat success. Sounds simple, right? Not so fast. There are two things that can get in the way of learning. Listen to find out what they are! Learn more about your ad choi...
2022-09-0757 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkImplement Your Brilliant Idea—Get Sh*t Done Step 6 ~ 4 | 12Once everyone is on board with your great idea, it’s time for action, which brings us to step 6 of the Get Shit Done Wheel. On this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss the good, the bad and the ugly as it relates to the implementation of that decision you’ve just persuaded everyone to get behind. Listen to learn how to toggle between leading and implementing personally. You can't abandon the first for the second. You have to integrate the two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-2455 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkPersuade Uncle Scrammy—Get Sh*t Done Step 5 ~ 4 | 11Once a decision is made, you’ve got to get people on board, which brings us to step 5 of the Get Sh*t Done Wheel — Persuade. While getting others to accept your idea might feel like a foregone conclusion, persuasion isn’t easy, and it’s important to get it right. What’s more, persuasion at this stage of the GSD Wheel can feel unnecessary and make the decider resentful of people on the team who aren’t fully in agreement. Kim, Jason and Amy discuss why expecting others to implement a decision without being persuaded that it’s th...
2022-08-031h 04
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkPush Decisions Into the Facts—Get Shit Done Step 4 ~ 4 | 10Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how to make a decision after you've listened, clarified and debated your idea. Step 4 of the Get Shit Done Wheel, decide, is all about pushing the decisions into the facts. The Radical Candor Podcast team outlines 4 steps to follow when making decisions once you have shoved all ego — especially your own — out of the way. They also talk about the pitfalls of unconscious bias, the perils of skipping steps 1-3 and how to avoid garbage can decision-making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-1350 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkDebate (Don't Squish) Ideas—Get Shit Done Step 3 ~ 4 | 8We discuss the steps to follow for a successful debating process. If you skip the debate phase, you’ll make worse decisions, you’ll be unable to persuade everyone who needs to implement, and you’ll ultimately slow down or grind to a halt. Kim, Jason, Amy and producer Brandi discuss a time when a debate went awry and what they should have done instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-1655 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkKim Scott & Russ Laraway—Radically Candid Conversations 4 | 7We're welcoming back to the podcast Russ Laraway, author of the book When They Win, You Win: Being a Great Manager is Simpler Than You Think, coming out on June 7, 2022. You can pre-order it now! You likely know Russ best as the OG co-host with Kim of season one of the Radical Candor Podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-05-1952 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkLeverage Staff Meetings to Help Clarify Ideas—Get Sh*t Done Step 2 (Part 2) ~ 4 | 6It's time for part two of how to clarify your thinking for yourself and others as part of the Get Sh*t Done Wheel (listen to part one). On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how to use staff meetings and think time as ways to clarify your ideas.Radical Candor Podcast Episode At a GlanceAn effective staff meeting has three goals: it reviews how things have gone the previous week, allows people to share important updates, and forces the team to clarify the most important decisions and debates for...
2022-05-0522 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkClarify Your Thinking—Get Sh*t Done Step 2 ~ 4 | 5Once you have created a culture of listening, the next step in the Radical Candor Get Sh*t Done Wheel is to push yourself and your direct reports to understand and convey thoughts and ideas more clearly. Trying to solve a problem that hasn’t been clearly defined is not likely to result in a good solution; debating a half-baked idea is likely to discourage it. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss the two most important things to do when clarifying an idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
2022-04-2239 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkCreate a Culture of Listening—Get Stuff Done Step 1 ~ 4 | 4Communication and career tips abound in this series! Our next several episodes of the Radical Candor podcast are going to be shorter explorations of the nuts-and-bolts details about each step of the Get Shit Done Wheel. First up is listening. Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how to create a culture of listening because if you can get your team members to listen to one another, they’ll fix things that you as the boss didn’t even know were broken. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-04-0743 min
Stretch Mobility CoachingKick out of your comfort zone! with F Scott FeilAre you ready to learn how to think outside of the box and be more innovative? But how do you start shifting your way of thinking?Welcome to Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S. Podcast! I’m your host, Kim Nartker PTA. In this week’s episode, I will be joined by Dr. F Scott Feil, DPT. Scott is a husband, a father, a physical therapist, a professor, and most recently an Amazon best-selling author. F Scott is also a business coach and mentor despite starting his journey as an English major before landing as a Phys...
2022-03-2231 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkSkill and Will—Steep Growth Trajectory & Poor Performance 4 | 3Kim, Jason and Amy discuss one of the most perplexing management dilemmas you might experience: when a person who ought to be taking on more and more responsibility and performing better every day is instead doing the opposite. This person is doing excellent work on a steep growth trajectory — maybe they even want to be your boss someday — and you’ve put in charge of the most important work or assigned them to solve your most difficult problems because they’re just that good. So why are they flailing instead of flying? We’ve seen this happen for five different reasons. P...
2022-03-1648 min
Stretch Mobility CoachingThinking Outside the Box and Mentorship for Rehab Professionals with F Scott FeilHow do you utilize your skills with an “outside the box” mentality? Are you ready to sit down with a mentor to help you utilize your skills?Welcome to Rehab to Wellness B.O.S.S Podcast! I’m your host, Kim Nartker PTA. In this week’s episode, I will be joined by Dr. F Scott Feil, DPT. Scott is a husband, a father, a physical therapist, a professor, and most recently an Amazon best-selling author. F Scott is also a business coach and mentor despite starting his journey as an English major before landing as a Physic...
2022-03-0809 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Get Sh*t Done Like a Boss 4 | 2As we continue into 2022, or more accurately what feels like the third year of 2020, the mere idea of trying to get stuff done at work likely feels overwhelming. We've got you. On this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about the Get Sh*t Done Wheel, a step-by-step process that can help make getting things accomplished much easier. The GSD Wheel has 7 steps: Listen, Clarify, Debate, Decide, Persuade, Execute and Learn. When run effectively, the GSD Wheel will enable your team to achieve more collectively than anyone could ever dream of achieving individually.
2022-02-2548 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkThe "Um" Story 4 | MiniRadical Candor happens at the intersection Care Personally and Challenge Directly. On this mini-episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim tells the "Um Story," which outlines exactly what we mean when we say Care Personally and Challenge Directly. Kim explains why the feedback she received from her boss was so effective and led to even more success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-02-1008 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkRock Star vs. Superstar Mode 4 | 1Building a team is hard. But as we’re seeing now during the Great Resignation, failure to spend time building and investing in a team can have disastrous consequences. In order to be successful, this means developing people on both steep and gradual growth trajectories, or as we like to say at Radical Candor, people in both rockstar mode and superstar mode. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how to balance growth and stability by developing people who are in both superstar and rock star modes. Learn more about your ad...
2022-01-2844 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkThe Bob Story, a Tale of Ruinous Empathy 4 | MiniRuinous Empathy is what happens when you want to spare someone’s short-term feelings, so you don’t tell them something they need to know. You Care Personally, but fail to Challenge Directly. It’s praise that isn’t specific enough to help the person understand what was good, or criticism that is sugar-coated and unclear. Or simply silence. Ruinous Empathy may feel nice or safe, but is ultimately unhelpful and even damaging. This is a feedback fail. In this Radical Candor podcast mini-episode, Kim talks about the biggest feedback fail of her career. Learn more about your ad...
2022-01-1008 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Choose A Radically Candid Boss 3 | 12If you're in the market for a new job and you are lucky enough to have multiple offers, or you’re in a position where you can afford to wait for the right opportunity, you don’t have to pay the asshole tax. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how to suss out whether your potential new boss is going to help you move toward the direction of your dreams or get in your way. Listen now to learn how to find a Radically Candid boss. Learn more about your...
2021-12-1449 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Get Feedback 3 | MiniThere is an order of operations to practicing the principles of Radical Candor. The first thing to do is to ask for criticism, especially if you’re the boss. But how can you do this in a way that's not awkward? On the latest mini-episode of the Radical Candor Podcast, Kim explains how to solicit feedback with a simple four-step process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-2911 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkRetain Your Team During the Great Resignation 3 | 11You’ve likely heard about the Great Resignation — perhaps you’re even one of the millions of people who’ve bid their jobs farewell over the past few months. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how bad bosses, lack of transparency and poor communication are leading to a mass exodus of mid-level workers. How can you retain your team? Listen to find out how a series of small adjustments can help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-11-1540 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Give Feedback 4 | MiniThere are a few things we suggest for folks looking to give Radically Candid Feedback, our HIP and CORE framework. Kim breaks it down on our latest mini-episode of the Radical Candor podcast. Here’s a way to think about how to be more kind and clear with criticism and more specific and sincere with praise. Radical Candor is HIP: Humble, Helpful, Immediate, In person (or on video), Private criticism / Public praise and Not about Personality. Radically Candid praise and criticism both include caring and a challenge. In order to make sure your praise tells the other person what was go...
2021-11-0109 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Encourage Feedback Between Others 3 | 10It’s a lot easier to lead by example than it is to change other people’s behavior. If you want to encourage feedback between the people on your team or at your organization, you’re going to have to create an environment where people feel safe and encouraged to give real feedback. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how to encourage feedback between others so you can keep this whole Radical Candor thing going after you've read the book, listened to a keynote or taken a workshop. Read the show notes...
2021-10-1832 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkEliminate the Phrase 'Don't Take It Personally' from Your Vocabulary 3 | MiniWhen giving feedback, you should expect emotion. Even when you don’t personalize, it’s personal. That’s why you should eliminate the phrase, “Don’t take it personally” from your vocabulary. In this Radical Candor podcast mini-episode, Kim explains why It’s futile to say in response to emotion, “Don’t take it personally!” Part of your job as a boss (and as a human being) is to deal with emotional responses, not to dismiss them or pretend they’re not there or avoid them. View the show notes >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-09-2306 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHow to Practice Radical Candor With Your Boss 3 | 9We get a lot of questions about how folks can practice Radical Candor with their bosses as many people are reluctant to give feedback to their managers. It's true that it can be really daunting, and a little risky, to practice Radical Candor with your boss, but it’s such an important skill. If you can share feedback with your boss, you’ll have a much stronger working relationship, enjoy your work more, and be able to do better work together. So, how do you do it? On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast Kim, Jason and Amy discuss clea...
2021-09-0849 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkThe Problem With Passion 3 | 8On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Amy and Jason discuss what Kim refers to in Radical Candor as “the problem with passion.” You’ve likely heard some form of the phrase, “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” But, should your job and your passion be the same thing? What’s more, is it a manager’s responsibility to ensure each person who reports to them is passionate about their position? Listen to find out! Read the show notes >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-08-0937 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkDevelopment Versus Management—The Measurement Problem 3 | 7Most everyone has had a boss who failed at performance development—helping people on their team grow and move forward in their careers. The way you think about developing the skills of the people in your organization and how you think about performance management must be aligned. It is a manager’s job to both help each person on their team develop and grow in their career, and also to transparently assessing the performance of each person, commonly called performance management. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Amy and Jason talk about why you can’t have effectiv...
2021-07-0837 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkIt's Not Mean, It's Clear 3 | MiniAccording to research from Gallup, less than 15% of managers feel confident that the feedback they provide to employees is effective and only 26% of employees say the feedback they receive from their managers is helpful. Sound familiar? If you're forgetting the helpful part of Radical Candor, your feedback is probably falling flat. On the second mini-episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim explains why Radical Candor is helpful and talks about the helpful feedback she got from a complete stranger that gave her words to live by: It's not mean, it's clear. Read the show notes >> Learn more...
2021-06-0805 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkPracticing Radical Candor In Remote Workplaces 3 | 6With more teams working remotely over the past year than ever before, we've received a few questions from folks about how to practice Radical Candor in remote workplaces. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how to give feedback to remote employees, what works for the remote Radical Candor team and why it's important to allow your workers time to grieve and heal from the trauma of the past 18 months. Read the show notes >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-3140 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkWhat is Radical Candor? Radical Candor 6-Minute Crash Course 3 | MiniWelcome to the Radical Candor podcast's first mini-episode. We'll be posting these bite-sized 5-10 minute mini Radical Candor podcast episodes between regular episodes. These quick hits will feature Kim Scott, Radical Candor author and co-founder, giving actionable tips that allow you to put specific parts of Radical Candor into action immediately. In this first mini-episode, Kim breaks down the principles of Radical Candor in six minutes. Radical Candor is Caring Personally while Challenging Directly. At its core, Radical Candor is guidance and feedback that’s both kind and clear, specific and sincere. Learn more about your ad ch...
2021-05-1308 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkLet's Talk About Bullying In Remote Workplaces 3 | 5The Workplace Bullying Institute describes workplace bullying as: “Repeated mistreatment of an employee by one or more employees; abusive conduct that is: threatening, humiliating, or intimidating, work sabotage, or verbal abuse.” In its 2021 survey, the WBI noted that 43% of remote employees reported being bullied at work with 50% of that bullying taking place in meetings. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Amy and Jason talk about combatting bullying in remote work environments. See the show notes >> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-04-2847 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkBias, Prejudice & Bullying at Workplace 3 | 3On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, we're bringing back our Radically Candid Conversations series. Amy talks to Kim Scott about her new book Just Work: Get Sh*t Done, Fast & Fair , and her new company Just Work that she's launching with Trier Bryant. Kim and Trier break down how to recognize, address and eliminate bias, prejudice and bullying in the workplace to create more just working environments. Buy the book, learn about the company and listen to the podcast to learn why just work environments aren't just the right thing to do, they're also good for business. Read...
2021-03-0955 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkContext Matters — Share Your Radical Candor Stories 3 | 2On this week's episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Amy and Jason discuss why it's so important to share your stories with your team. Show some vulnerability. Your personal stories will explain, better than any management theory, what you really mean and show why you really mean it. That’s why Kim tells all those personal stories in Radical Candor. Your stories will mean a lot more to your team than other people’s stories do because they mean something to you. So, what makes a good story, and what's appropriate to share? Amy and Jason break it down. See the...
2021-02-2540 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkAre You a Quiet or Loud Listener? Listening Lessons from Apple 3 | 1Kim writes in Radical Candor that Apple CEO Tim Cook is a master of silence, a quiet listener. She describes Steve Jobs as a loud listener. What's the difference between quiet and loud listening? On the first episode of the Radical Candor podcast season 3, Kim, Jason and Amy debate the merits of both loud and quiet listening Kim experienced firsthand while working with Steve Jobs and Tim Cook at Apple. Is quiet listening creepy? Is loud listening aggressive? Listen to the Radical Candor podcast to find out! Read the show notes for actionable Radical Candor tips and more information about...
2021-02-1028 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkNavigating Emotional Reactions at Work 2 | 16Whether you’re the one getting emotional or you’re giving someone feedback and they react with unexpected emotion, it’s important to recognize that while you can’t control or manage other people’s emotions, you can manage your emotional reactions at work. On the final episode of season 2 of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Amy and Jason talk about how to navigate emotional reactions at work. The worst thing you can do is ignore emotional reactions. Emotions like anger, sadness and fear are part of the human condition, and people shouldn’t have to leave their humanity at home when th...
2020-12-1429 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkIntersection of Technology & Human Relations: Radically Candid Conversations 2 |13Our podcast series, “Radically Candid Conversations,” features experts and guests who help us learn, reflect and put our insights into action. This episode of the Radical Candor podcast features Debora Spar, a Harvard Business School professor and former Barnard College president. Kim talks to Debora about her new book Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny. Kim and Debora discuss the intersections of technology and human relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-10-0650 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkRelationships, Not Power, Drive You Forward 2 | 12Kim and Jason answer listener questions and share their experiences about being a boss who's younger than their direct reports and having their wings clipped by an absentee manager who isn't invested in their success. They also agree that chair-throwing management styles aren't an effective way to get things done (as Kim learned when she threw her bike helmet at a window when dealing with a bad boss at a former job). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-2739 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkBuilding for Everyone: Radically Candid Conversations 2 | 11Our podcast series, “Radically Candid Conversations,” features experts and guests who will help us learn, reflect and put our insights into action. This episode features Annie Jean-Baptiste, head of product inclusion at Google and author of Building For Everyone: Expand Your Market With Design Practices From Google's Product Inclusion Team. Kim and Annie discuss how to build inclusive products, teams and experiences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-1936 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkYou Can't Talk to Me That Way 2 | 10If someone has approached you and said, "In the spirit of Radical Candor ..." and then proceeded to act like a total jerk, you've experienced how some people use Radical Candor to justify being their worst selves. This behavior is not Radical Candor; it's what we call Obnoxious Aggression. Kim, Jason and Amy agree that nobody should have to pay the asshole tax or work for a seagull swoop-and-poop boss. They also explain why Radical Candor is actually compassionate candor versus a license to act like a jerk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-08-0642 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkMeet Like A Boss — The 411 On 1:1s 2 | 9If you're a boss, 1:1 meetings with your direct reports are a must-do. The purpose of a 1:1 meeting is to listen and clarify — to understand what direction each person working for you wants to head in, and what is blocking them. These meetings are your single best opportunity to listen, really listen, to the people on your team to make sure you understand their perspective on what’s working and what’s not working. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Amy and Jason share tips about how to have effective 1:1s, even when you can't be together in person...
2020-07-3030 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkThe Go-To Question 2 | 8Being the boss doesn’t mean you automatically get respect from people, but the authority does have an automatic impact on what people will say to you. Unfortunately, people are primed to mistrust you based on all the preconceived notions against bosses. As the boss, you’ll tend to get more flattery than critical feedback that can help you learn and grow. Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how bosses can get real talk from employees by asking a go-to question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-07-2325 min
Growth Minds with Sean Kim43. How to Be Radically Honest With Anyone | Kim ScottKim Scott is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Radical Candor, CEO coach, and former Google exec.
In this conversation, we discuss what people most commonly forget when giving honest feedback, how to do it effectively, how you can still be human and a kickass boss at the same time, and tips to improve your verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
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2020-07-2257 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkProactive Forbearance 2 | 7Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how doing less can lead to more success. Kim recommends creating a proactive forbearance list where you list all of the things you're not going to do. Instead of feeling guilty about not doing the things on your list, celebrate them. This allows you to focus on the things you actually need to get done now. In addition, Jason explains the spoon theory and Amy talks Radical Dandor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-07-1637 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkUsing Radical Candor to Improve DEI Conversations 2 | 5Our new podcast series, “Radically Candid Conversations,” features experts and guests who will help us learn, reflect, and put our insights into action. Our second episode features Tiffani Lee, a partner at the law firm Holland & Knight, who recently wrote in an article about addressing racial injustice for Law360: "Our response to the grave injustice of this moment must be informed by Radical Candor." In this discussion, Kim and Tiffani explore how practicing Radical Candor can be a helpful framing when addressing systemic racism; why it’s so important to have the difficult conversations so many of us were trained not to...
2020-06-261h 02
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkRadically Candid Conversations: Anti-Racism 2 | 4Our first discussion with Kim Scott and Dr. A. Breeze Harper, Ph.D., a diversity and inclusion strategist, antiracism scholar and facilitator, explores how to practice Radical Candor when addressing systemic racism; the historical origins and research-based understanding of white, racialized consciousness; what it means to be antiracist and how to practice anti-racism, and how we can be antiracist leaders, parents and citizens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-06-151h 01
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkUnhappy Cats In a Pond: Challenging Directly During a Crisis 2 | 3In its most basic form, Radical Candor is a framework to facilitate communication that is kind, clear, specific and sincere. It’s about being able to Care Personally and Challenge Directly at the same time. While this kind of communication is always important for building trust and maintaining relationships, it’s even more important during a crisis when anxieties are heightened and everything is uncertain. Kim, Jason and Amy unpack how to Challenge Directly during a crisis without losing your humanity. Go to www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/challenging-during-a-crisis for comprehensive show notes. Learn more about your ad choi...
2020-05-2043 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkZoom Roulette & Other Ways to Check In With Remote Teams 2 | 2Even though we're physically distant at work, that doesn't mean we can't cultivate caring and candid relationships with peers, managers and direct reports. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy talk about how to effectively check in with teams of all sizes while working remotely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-05-0633 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkLeading With Kindness & Clarity During a Crisis 2 | 1Radical 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
2020-04-2255 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkCan I Give Feedback to Peers? Should I? | 23The purpose of feedback is to help people find more success, so it’s CRAZY to think it’s only the manager’s job to give feedback. It’s everyone’s job! In this episode, Kim and Russ share stories and advice for giving feedback to your peers… and avoiding the pitfalls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-06-0629 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkIt’s About Humans, Not Resources | 22Do 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
2017-05-3028 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkMore Time Hiring = Less Time Firing | 21Building 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
2017-05-2323 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHelp! My Boss is an Absentee Manager | 20Absentee 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
2017-05-1619 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkBeing a Boss Isn’t for Everyone… Including Some Bosses | 19How 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
2017-05-0926 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkWe Couldn't Decide on a Title for This Episode | 18Decisions 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
2017-05-0222 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkPromotion Schmomotion | 17Everyone 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
2017-04-2518 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkTake Feedback Like a Boss | 16Feedback helps you grow, right? So why is it so hard to take? Kim and Russ share their tips and techniques for what to do after you get feedback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-04-1819 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkWhat's Your Body Language Telling Me? | 15We 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
2017-04-1122 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkGuide for New Managers | 14Maybe you're a first-time manager at a new company. Maybe you've been promoted within your current company. Either way, you probably have a lot of questions about how to work best with your team and get the best results. Rest assured, Kim and Russ are here to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-04-0424 min
Radical Candor: Communication at WorkHelp! My Boss is a Micromanager | 13If you’ve ever had a micromanager boss, you know how frustrating and demotivating it is to be micromanaged. You feel powerless — what can you do? Kim and Russ have some advice for these situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2017-03-2821 min