Why It’s Important for Leaders to Double Down On Radical Candor During Times of Uncertainty
*This post about how to apply Radical Candor in a crisis was originally written at the beginning of the pandemic.…
Balancing Growth and Stability: Why Your Team Needs People On Both Steep and Gradual Growth Trajectories
This post about balancing growth and stability is an adapted excerpt from Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing…
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…
13 Important Elements to Consider In Your Performance Review Process
Many of the people we work with in our workshops ask us what kind of formal performance review process would…
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…
Are You a Manager of Managers? Here’s How Speak-Truth-To-Power Meetings Can Make Your Workplace More Equitable
One of the most important things any manager of managers can do to foster a culture of Radical Candor is…
3 Easy Steps to Staff Meetings That Don’t Suck
Every CEO, middle manager and first-time manager I have ever worked with has struggled to figure out how to run…
6 Steps for Setting Measurable Goals to Avoid “Productivity Paranoia”
With more people working in remote and hybrid environments than ever before, company, team and individual goals must be explicit…
Stuck In The Feedback Loop? This Radical Candor Training Tool Will Show You The Way Out (And It’s Fun!)
What’s feedback got to do with it? If it’s running a successful business or building strong relationships, effective feedback is…
What Do Kick-Ass Bosses Do to Prevent Quiet Quitting? They Actually Care About Their Employees
Radical Candor is based on two dimensions — the ability to care about your employees and the people who work…