Being a boss is hard—and most people are thrown into it with zero training and a vague job description. Kim and Jason are joined by Andrew Palmer—yes, that Andrew Palmer from The Economist’s “Bartleby” column and host of the Boss Class podcast—for a wide-ranging, no-BS conversation about what leadership looks like when it’s done well…and when it’s not.
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Ever tried giving someone feedback about their tone…without sounding like the tone police? This episode was sparked by a listener wrestling with just that—and let’s be real, it’s something we’ve all tripped over. Join Kim and Jason as they dive into the messy, nuanced world of tone: why it matters, how to talk about it without getting judgmental, and what to do when someone’s words are technically fine but their delivery leaves the room on edge.
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Fun fact: this episode exists thanks to a few pints and a little Radical Candor in the wild. Our audio engineer Nick met today’s guest, Chloé van Bergen, VP of Operations at Secretly Group, at his brother’s stag do. One loud London pub and an honest conversation later—we knew we had to get her on the show. Join Kim and Amy for a candid conversation with Chloé about what it really takes to lead change inside a legacy-driven music company.
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We’re celebrating Pride Month, and to kick us off, Amy and Brandi get real about the unfiltered, often uncomfortable truth of being LGBTQ+ in the workplace—where invisibility can feel safer than honesty, and “inclusion” doesn’t always include you. Together with Kim, they unpack the messy layers of LGBTQ+ identity at work—from pronoun politics and people-pleasing to being “the only one” in the room. If you’ve ever felt unseen at work—or want to ensure your team doesn’t have to—this one’s for you. Showing up matters more than getting it perfect.
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Leadership sounds empowering—until you're navigating chaos, clunky systems, and a team giving you major side-eye. Amy and Kim talk with Stephanie Chung—trailblazing exec, leadership strategist, and accidental trust-builder—about the messy reality of stepping into high-stakes roles. Stephanie gets candid about what it’s really like to walk into a company mid-crisis, how to lead teams that don’t look, think, or operate like you, and why asking the right questions beats having all the answers.
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On this Best of episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how the fundamental attribution error makes us more likely to use personality attributes to explain someone else’s behavior rather than considering our own behavior or situational factors that were probably the real cause of the behavior. This is where the “not about personality” part of Radical Candor comes into play. Plus, Jason shares a hilarious (and painfully relatable) story about the “evil little translator” in his head that used to turn even well-meaning feedback into: ️ “You’re terrible. You’re completely incompetent. It’s a miracle you tied your shoes this morning.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Tune in, laugh, and maybe rethink the way you hear feedback.
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Ever plant a garden and watch everything die? Debbie Millman has. It wasn’t just the plants—early career flops, creative ruts, and failed leadership moments were part of the soil, too. Debbie joined the Radical Candor Podcast to talk with Amy about what it really takes to grow: honest feedback, tough lessons, and the guts to keep going anyway. This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t need to be dramatic. Just steady. Just real. Just one molecule more hope than shame.
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Are you the cool boss that everyone loves, but no one respects? Join Kim and Jason as they address a pressing question from a production supervisor struggling with their team's lack of accountability. Learn the importance of sharing personal stories, soliciting feedback, and giving timely criticism, all while remembering that accountability is an act of kindness. If you're struggling with setting boundaries and holding people accountable, we've got your back.
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Back-to-office is back—and it’s messier, weirder, and more pointless than ever. This week, Amy and Jason take on the chaos: office spaces that feel like obstacle courses, communication breakdowns, and leaders who are still convinced that showing up equals productivity. We get into generational frustrations, real research, and how real leadership isn’t about enforcing old rules—it’s about listening, adapting, and actually giving a damn. If your “new normal” feels suspiciously like the old nonsense, join us for a fresh perspective (and a few laughs).
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Move fast and break things” wasn’t a roadmap. It was a warning—and we ignored it. Kim and Jason discuss what happens when companies prioritize speed over responsibility, scale over safety, and engagement over everything else. From internal debates that never happened to public harm no one wants to own, they talk about how the systems built to “disrupt” ended up eroding trust, and why it doesn’t have to stay this way. Want to build a culture that actually encourages learning, debate, and accountability? Start here.
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