Radical Candor
How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean
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- Build stronger, more trusting relationships with colleagues and team members through caring personally while challenging directly.
- Provide specific, sincere praise and kind, clear criticism to help others grow and succeed.
- Create a collaborative, high-performance culture by moving away from command-and-control management.
- Deliver difficult feedback in a timely manner with clarity and without judgment to help people improve.
‘Kim Scott has a well-earned reputation as a kickass boss and a voice that CEOs take seriously. In this remarkable book, she draws on her extensive experience to provide clear and honest guidance on the fundamentals of leading others: how to give (and receive) feedback, how to make smart decisions, how to keep moving forward, and much more. If you manage people – whether it be 1 person or a 1,000 – you need Radical Candor. Now.’
— Daniel H. Pink, author of the New York Times bestseller Drive
“Radical Candor” is a transformative management book that redefines what it means to be an effective leader in today’s workplace. Kim Scott presents a fresh perspective on leadership, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships with team members while maintaining high standards of performance.
Readers will learn:
• How to strike the balance between being personally invested in their team’s well-being and providing direct, constructive feedback
• Techniques for creating a culture of open communication and continuous improvement
• Strategies for motivating different types of employees, from high performers to those struggling to meet expectations
• Methods for conducting productive one-on-one meetings and team discussions
• Approaches to hiring, firing, and promoting that align with the Radical Candor philosophy
The book is filled with real-world examples and actionable advice, making it an invaluable resource for anyone in a leadership position.
“Radical Candor” is more than just a management guide; it’s a roadmap for creating a workplace where honesty, empathy, and high performance coexist. By following Scott’s principles, leaders can foster an environment where employees feel valued, challenged, and motivated to do their best work.
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The book: "Radical Candor" Is perfect for:
• New managers looking to develop effective leadership skills
• Experienced leaders seeking to improve their management style
• Entrepreneurs building and growing their teams
• HR professionals responsible for leadership development
• Anyone interested in creating a more positive and productive work environment
Meet the author
Kim Scott is a renowned author, CEO coach, and workplace culture expert. She is the author of the New York Times bestseller “Radical Candor” and the groundbreaking book “Just Work: How to Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Build a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity.” Scott’s extensive experience includes leadership roles at Google, where she led AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick teams, and Apple, where she served on the faculty of Apple University. As a CEO coach, she has worked with tech giants like Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter. Scott’s unique background also includes managing a pediatric clinic in Kosovo and starting a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow. Her work focuses on creating more equitable and effective workplaces through practical frameworks for collaboration and respect. Scott is the co-founder of Radical Candor, LLC, an executive education company. She lives with her family in Silicon Valley.
Book testimonials
‘With Radical Candor, Kim has bottled some of Google’s magic and shared it with the world’
— Shona Brown, former senior vice president of business operations at Google
‘Radical Candor is packed with illuminating truths, insightful advice, and practical suggestions, all illustrated with engaging (and often funny) stories from Kim Scott’s own experiences at places like Apple, Google, and various start-ups. Indispensable.’
— Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project
