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The Most Important Thing Leaders Should Think About in 2026

By Kim Scott I’ve been thinking about what the most important thing is for leaders to think about in 2026. This may be kind of a random segue, but I was born in 1967 - the Age of Aquarius. Peace, love, harmony. All you need is love. That was the era...

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How Radical Candor Helped Reshape Company Culture at a Legacy Music Company

Edited By Brandi Neal. When Chloé van Bergen joined Secretly Group in the middle of the pandemic, she faced legacy systems, cultural barriers, and the growing pains of a company on the rise. By embracing Radical Candor, the vice president of...

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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,...

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Upward feedback

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.

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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...

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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...

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How to Respond to Negative Feedback at Work That You Disagree With

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.

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