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Want to Stop Quiet Cracking? Double Down On Radical Candor
*This post about how to apply Radical Candor in a crisis was originally written at the beginning of the pandemic. In the wake of recent mass layoffs at tech companies and reports of 'quiet cracking', this information about how to communicate during...
We Asked a Meeting Scientist How to Make Meetings Better — Here's What He Said
Edited by Brandi Neal
New Role, Big Team, No Experience? A No-BS Guide to Managing Up, Down, and Across
Thrown into a director role without having managed managers before? You’re not alone—and you’re more ready than you think. Radical Candor’s Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff, and Amy Sandler offer practical strategies to help you lead with confidence, candor,...
Upward Feedback: Give Your Boss Feedback Without Losing Your Nerve
Giving feedback to your boss can feel risky—but staying silent can cost even more. Here’s how to speak up with Radical Candor, build trust in the process, and make upward feedback a healthy part of your working relationship.
The Ritual Effect: Why Everyday Routines Matter More Than You Think
This post about rituals has been edited by Radical Candor Podcast Producer Brandi Neal and adapted from the transcript of season 7, episode 30 of the Radical Candor podcast. Rituals aren’t just for religious ceremonies or morning coffee...
Transforming One-on-One Meetings: From Complaints to Collaboration
This post about 1-on-1 meetings has been edited by Radical Candor Podcast Producer Brandi Neal and adapted from the transcript of season 7, episode 29 of the Radical Candor podcast. What happens when your one-on-ones become less “sync” and more...
Now You Can Talk Radical Candor 24/7 With the Kim Scott Portrait
Kim Scott is the author of Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity and Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better and co-founder of Radical Candor, a company that helps people put the ideas in her books into practice. She...
Radically Candid Pride: Feeling Safe Being Out at Work
Amy Sandler is Principal Coach and Podcast Host at Radical Candor, where she’s also served as Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Content Officer. Amy has trained tens of thousands of people worldwide, ranging from CEOs and leadership teams to recent...
How Radical Candor Encourages Self-Awareness, Curiosity, and Compassion
Edited by Brandi Neal, Radical Candor podcast writer and producer, and director of content creation for Radical Candor. When frustration flares, it’s tempting to blame someone’s personality. But jumping to conclusions can block solutions. Radical...