105. Radical Candor: The Communication S...

<p><em>When you enter a conflict trying to win, Deepak Chopra says you’ve already lost.</em></p><p><br>“We can resolve any conflict,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/dr-deepak-chopra/">Dr. Deepak Chopra</a>. All it takes is what he calls “conscious communication ... Show More

<p><em>Why community is the most powerful tool for transformation.</em></p><p><br></p><p>Community isn't just a feel-good buzzword. According to <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/gina-bianchini/">Gina Bianchini</a>, it's a catalyst for personal and collective transform ... Show More

<p><em>Reduce speaking anxiety and achieve your communication goals.</em></p><p>“There’s no difference between the physiological response to something that you’re excited about and something that you’re nervous about or dreading,” says <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests ... Show More

Kim Scott, a cofounder of the executive coaching firm Radical Candor, says that too many managers give meaningless positive feedback, while many others are highly critical without showing any understanding. Scott, who previously worked at Google and has consulted for Twitter and ... Show More

<p><strong>Kim Scott </strong>is the author of<em> Radical Candor</em>,<em> </em>currently the #1 most recommended book on this podcast. The book has sold over 1 million copies and has been translated into 23 languages. Before writing, Kim was a CEO coach at Dropbox, Qualtrics, T ... Show More

"Radical candor doesn't mean you'll never have to fire anyone. It just means that they won't be surprised when you fire them." - Kim Scott Why should every CEO get their whole company to critique them? What radical candor did Sheryl Sandberg drop on Kim Scott after a presentation ... Show More

Our new podcast series, “Radically Candid Conversations,” features experts and guests who will help us learn, reflect, and put our insights into action. Our second episode features Tiffani Lee, a partner at the law firm Holland & Knight, who recently wrote in an article about add ... Show More

<p>You know what they say about unsolicited advice (don’t give it!) but when it comes to SOLICITED feedback, author and executive coach Kim Scott says: bring it on. Kim believes that when it comes to improving your life at home, work, and anywhere in between, it helps to ask for ... Show More

Radical Candor author and co-founder Kim Scott talks with Kelly Leonard, executive director of insights and applied improvisation at Second City Works and author of the book, Yes, And: Lessons from The Second City, talk about how an improv mindset coupled with practicing Radical ... Show More

Some managers give meaningless positive feedback. Others are unreasonably critical. But Kim Scott, cofounder of the executive coaching firm Radical Candor, says good leaders can give honest feedback in the moment—as long as it’s rooted in a strong relationship. 

<p>As dangerous as obstacles and setbacks may appear, they can also present opportunities. Robert Reffkin, founder and CEO of the real estate platform, Compass, knows this well. He’s a perfect example of how to use challenges to generate a fresh burst of energy. Reffkin explains ... Show More

<p>If you google, “what is a narcissist?” there are 128,000,000 results. It’s a hot topic, but sometimes the term is bantered about loosely without people really understanding the meaning. Narcissists are self-centered, egotistical, manipulative people who crave control. And at s ... Show More

Show notes / PDF & Infographic / Free Audiobook / Radical Candor teaches a direct management approach for leaders in the workplace. READ 1 MILLION BOOKS IN MINUTES. For free. Get the PDF, infographic, full ad-free audiobook, and animated version of this summary of Radical Cando ... Show More