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3 Fun Ways to Learn Radical Candor and Actually Retain the Knowledge

3 Fun Ways to Learn Radical Candor and Actually Retain the Knowledge

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Maybe you've heard folks talking about Radical Candor at work or on social media and you've been wondering what this whole kind-clear-specific-sincere feedback thing is all about. Are there Radical Candor feedback-training e-learning courses and videos to get up to speed?

Of course, we want you to read the Radical Candor book! And, we also understand spending hours reading and processing information can be difficult. Many people I know are listening to more books than they're reading these days or are choosing to learn from short-form video content.

According to a 2019 study published in the journal Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 65% of the population learns through visual reinforcements, such as videos.

What's more, you're more likely to retain information from bite-sized e-learning courses than you are from traditional classroom learning.

We get it. That's why we have three short, easy and fun visual ways for you to learn the Radical Candor principles at your own pace.

Get all three, or choose the Radical Candor e-learning option that's best for you!

1. The Feedback Loop

 

“We’re thrilled to partner with Second City Works to use improv and help people practice the art and science of Radical Candor in a way that’s entertaining and educational,” says Radical Candor author and co-founder Kim Scott.

“When Radical Candor is put into practice, communication flows, resentments that have festered come to the surface and get resolved, and people begin to love their work and the people they work with.”
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2. Radical Candor on 'Sessions by Masterclass'

 
We are so excited to announce that a Radical Candor MasterClass is finally here! MasterClass is  the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world’s best across a wide range of subjects.

Sessions by MasterClass offers a structured curriculum where members can roll up their sleeves, get hands-on and learn meaningful skills through step-by-step guidance from world-class instructors and an active community of peers.

“We partnered with MasterClass to give learners an in-depth Radical Candor experience using their Sessions platform,” says Jason Rosoff, co-founder and CEO of Radical Candor.

“Learners get to hear Kim cover the core concepts, see Radical Candor in action through vignettes, and get answers to the most common questions we’ve gotten over the last five years.”

Join Kim, Jason, and their role-playing partners (including Candor Coach Lele Mason) to experience Radical Candor in action as you learn to tackle the hard conversations.

Through storytelling and demonstrations over eight class sections, you’ll learn how to apply Radical Candor to your own life to become a more effective leader, colleague, and overall human.

Radical Candor e-learning MasterClass

Throughout the session, Kim uses real stories from her career and offers live demonstrations of Radical Candor in action.

This step-by-step guidance provides members with a better understanding of how to apply the techniques in their own lives to become more effective managers and leaders.

The session is broken down into eight sections, including:

  • Understanding Radical Candor
  • Soliciting and Receiving Feedback
  • Giving Praise and Criticism
  • Gauging How Feedback Lands
  • Coaching a Team Using Radical Candor

“Effective communication is the key to success in both the workplace and in everyday life,” Kim says.

“In the Radical Candor session, members will learn how to have productive conversations using Radical Candor principles and will leave equipped with the tools to transform their mindset and set them on a path for personal growth.”

Sign up for a MasterClass membership and get access to the Radical Candor e-learning session as well as thousands of other courses!



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3. Radical Candor Lit Videobook


So you already know you can listen to books. But did you know you can watch them, too, in one hour or less?

In this documentary-style Radical Candor e-learning videobook about becoming a kick-ass boss or colleague, Kim explains the proven framework that eliminates the need for having to choose between being a jerk and a pushover.

Learn how to Care Personally and Challenge Directly on the fly through animation, interviews, and more. All of the concepts in the written book are condensed to give you a complete overview of Radical Candor in a fraction of the time.

Sign up for a free three-day LIT Videobook trial and start watching your books today.
Get the Radical Candor LIT Videobook >>
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Key Questions Covered

What is Radical Candor and how can I learn it quickly?

Radical Candor is a feedback framework developed by Kim Scott that encourages you to Care Personally and Challenge Directly — being kind and clear at the same time. If you don't have time to read the full book, there are three fast e-learning options: The Feedback Loop (an improv-based course with Second City Works), a Radical Candor session on Sessions by MasterClass (eight structured sections with Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff), and a LIT Videobook that covers the entire framework in under an hour through animation and interviews.

What is The Feedback Loop e-learning course?

The Feedback Loop is a Radical Candor e-learning experience created in partnership with Second City Works. It uses improv comedy to help people practice the art and science of giving and receiving feedback in a way that's both entertaining and educational. Kim Scott describes it as a way to help communication flow, resolve festering resentments, and help people love their work and the people they work with.

What does the Radical Candor MasterClass session cover?

The Radical Candor session on Sessions by MasterClass is broken into eight sections covering: Understanding Radical Candor, Soliciting and Receiving Feedback, Giving Praise and Criticism, Gauging How Feedback Lands, and Coaching a Team Using Radical Candor. Kim Scott uses real career stories and live demonstrations, joined by co-founder Jason Rosoff and Candor Coach Lele Mason. The goal is to leave you equipped to have productive conversations and become a more effective manager and leader.

What is the Radical Candor LIT Videobook?

The Radical Candor LIT Videobook is a documentary-style video adaptation of the Radical Candor book that you can watch in one hour or less. It covers all the core concepts from the written book — including how to Care Personally and Challenge Directly — through animation, interviews, and storytelling. It's a great option if you prefer visual learning or want a condensed overview of the full framework fast. A free three-day trial is available.

Why is visual or bite-sized e-learning better for retaining Radical Candor concepts?

Research supports it: a 2019 study published in Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience found that 65% of people learn better through visual reinforcement like videos. On top of that, bite-sized e-learning courses tend to produce higher retention than traditional classroom learning. That's why Radical Candor offers short, focused formats — so you can actually remember and apply what you learn, not just consume it once and forget it.

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