The Pitfalls of "Constructive Feedback" and What to Do Instead
"I tried to give X constructive feedback, but then X got all defensive. How can I get through to X?" Sound familiar? We get this question a lot.
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Meet the Coaches Dedicated to Delivering Radical Candor to Companies and Teams Around the World
From bestselling book to boots on the ground, over the past few years, our Radical Candor Coaches have delivered workshops and keynotes to tens of thousands of people around the world.
Are You a Talkaholic? Here's Why Learning to STFU is Actually a Superpower
I am not one for idle chit-chat, but nevertheless, people with talkaholic tendencies surround me. Sometimes it feels like I am pulled into five unnecessary conversations just trying to leave my building.
How to Fire Someone (With Care)
Firing someone is one of the hardest things a manager has to do. Even when it’s necessary, it rarely feels good—and most managers delay the decision longer than they should. But firing someone with care doesn’t begin the day you deliver the news. It...
How to Apply Radical Candor to Your Hiring Process to Build and Retain a Great Team
Your hiring process is important; it’s a vital part of building a great team. When hiring, you’re obviously looking for people who will be great at the job. But should you be hiring people in rock-star mode or people in superstar mode?
Radical Respect: What Are Your Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Injustice at Work?
Whenever injustice at work happens, you will play at least one of four different roles: person harmed, upstander, person who caused harm, or leader. You may at different moments play all the roles. And sometimes, confusingly, you may even find...
Balancing Growth and Stability: Why Your Team Needs People On Both Steep and Gradual Growth Trajectories
This post about balancing team growth and stability is an adapted excerpt from Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. Get bulk book discounts for teams and download our reading guide to test your knowledge of the concepts as...
People Don't Leave Jobs, They Leave Managers — Here's How to Be a Thought Partner Instead of an Absentee or Micromanager
You may have heard the saying: people don't leave their jobs, they leave their managers. More specifically, they leave micromanagers and absentee managers.
22 Books to Gift the Current and Aspiring Leaders In Your Life
There's something special about getting a book you love from someone who gets you. During the 2022 holiday season, show the people around you that you're paying attention by selecting a book that will help them reach their goals.
Radical Pay Transparency Can Narrow Unfair Disparities and Create an Environment Where People Can Focus On Doing Their Best Work
I recently spoke to CGTN and the New York Times about new pay transparency laws that require employers to disclose salary ranges. These new laws are the first step toward narrowing unjust disparities that create significant roadblocks to success for...