The Radical Recap from SXSW 6 | 13

Kim is fresh back from SXSW where she was hosting a live episode of her other podcast Radical Respect — you may notice some bonus episodes of it in your feed — and officially launching her forthcoming book Radical Respect, available for pre-order everywhere books are sold. The team also discusses mentorship, the benefits and drawbacks of conferences and retreats, and they each paint a picture of their ideal Radical Candor getaway. Amy reflects on her 2013 SXSW experience, including an all-night hunt for Grumpy Cat.

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Summary

• In this episode, Kim Scott discusses her experience at SXSW and the launch of Radical Respect. She reflects on the audience engagement and the impact of her Radical Candor TED Talk. Kim also shares her thoughts on planning a Radical Candor retreat and the importance of rest and integration. The conversation explores the idea of creating a less polarized world and the benefits of quality over quantity in conferences.
• In this part of the conversation, Kim Scott discusses the value of work retreats and the importance of creating spaciousness for different individuals. She also talks about the book ‘Mentorship Unlocked’ and offers tips on finding and approaching mentors. The concept of radical respect is explored, along with its two definitions.
• Kim shares her hopes for the launch of ‘Radical Respect’ and the impact it can have on preventing bias, prejudice, and bullying in the workplace.  In this conversation, Amy and Jason discuss the topic of AI and its limitations in drawing. They explore how AI’s drawing process differs from that of humans and why it often makes mistakes.
• They also discuss the challenges AI faces in understanding concepts and how improvements are being made. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to reach out if they are interested in using the AI-powered radical candor practice partner.

Takeaways

Chapters

[00:00] SXSW Radical Respect podcast, and conference experiences. 

[04:15] Radical Respect and Conference Experiences. 

[10:31] Radical Candor and its Impact.

[16:40] Structuring a retreat for Radical Candor. 

[21:21] Retreat format and what fills people up. 

[23:37] Retreat planning for leaders with a focus on Radical Candor. 

[28:45] Mentorship and finding mentors for career success. 

[33:09] Mentorship dynamics and the importance of listening. 

[35:08] Empathy, mentorship, and helping others in the workplace.

[37:22] Mentorship and networking in the industry. 

[39:34] Mentorship and informal learning opportunities. 

[42:18] Radical Respect in the Workplace. 

[45:04] Mentorship, boondoggles, and effective communication.