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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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The Myth of the Flat Organization: Why Collaboration, Not Collapse, Drives Innovation

Edited By Brandi Neal. Flat organizations are often touted as the future of efficient work. But when you remove managers and collapse hierarchies, you’re not flattening the org—you’re flattening people. Radical Candor offers a more nuanced, humane,...

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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 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...

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Communicating Change with Clarity and Care—A Framework for Leaders

Farrah Mitra is the founder of Green Reed, a leadership coaching and consulting firm that supports people through the moments that matter most. She is also a seasoned Radical Candor Coach, known for helping leaders balance care with...

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Return to Office: A Human-Centered Approach Rooted in Radical Candor

By Brandi Neal, Radical Candor podcast writer and producer, and director of content creation for Radical Candor. As companies enforce return-to-office policies, employees are questioning the value of in-person mandates. Explore how leaders can...

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Grow What You Love: Debbie Millman on Creativity, Leadership, & the Courage to Tend

Edited By Brandi Neal, Radical Candor podcast writer and producer, and director of content creation for Radical Candor. In a conversation with Radical Candor Principal Coach and Podcast Host Amy Sandler, designer and author Debbie Millman reflects...

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Why Being a “Cool Boss” Backfires — And What to Do Instead

Edited By Brandi Neal, Radical Candor podcast writer and producer, and director of content creation for Radical Candor. When leaders prioritize likability over accountability, team performance suffers. Kim Scott, co-founder of Radical Candor and...

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Are Assholes More Effective? Bob Sutton Weighs In

Edited By Brandi Neal, Radical Candor podcast writer and producer, and director of content creation for Radical Candor. This article about Bob Sutton and surviving assholes in the workplace has been adapted from a Radical Candor podcast episode...

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The Human Cost of NDAs and Forced Arbitration in the Workplace

Edited By Brandi Neal, Radical Candor podcast writer and producer, and director of content creation for Radical Candor. This article about the implications of nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and forced arbitration in the workplace has been adapted...

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