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"Radical Candor" by Kim Scott is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their leadership and communication skills. This book is all about creating a culture of feedback that fosters growth and encourages open discussions. Scott’s approach emphasizes the importance of being both caring and direct. By practicing Radical Candor, you can build stronger relationships with your team, leading to a more engaged and productive work environment. Whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor, the strategies provided in this book can help you navigate difficult conversations and enhance collaboration. It’s not just about giving feedback; it’s about creating a safe space for candid discussions that drive performance. If you’re interested in personal development and want to cultivate a more transparent and effective workplace, this book is for you.The book has been recommended by a diverse group of influential figures, including actors, educators, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists. Notable names like Sheryl Sandberg and James Franco lend credibility to its insights, suggesting that the principles of Radical Candor resonate across various fields. This broad range of recommendations indicates that effective communication and feedback are essential skills valued by leaders and creatives alike, making it a relevant read for anyone looking to enhance their professional interactions.
From the time we learn to speak, we’re told that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all. While this advice may work for everyday life, it is, as Kim Scott has seen, a disaster when adopted by managers.
Scott earned her stripes as a highly successful manager at Google and then decamped to Apple, where she developed a class on optimal management. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, the “radical candor” method.
Radical candor is the sweet spot between managers who are obnoxiously aggressive on one side and ruinously empathetic on the other. It’s about providing guidance, which involves a mix of praise as well as criticism—delivered to produce better results and help employees achieve.
Great bosses have strong relationships with their employees, and Scott has identified three simple principles for building better relationships with your employees: make it personal, get (sh)it done, and understand why it matters.
Radical Candor offers a guide to those bewildered or exhausted by management, written for bosses and those who manage bosses. Taken from years of the author’s experience, and distilled clearly giving actionable lessons to the reader; it shows managers how to be successful while retaining their humanity, finding meaning in their job, and creating an environment where people both love their work and their colleagues.
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What readers say about ‘Radical Candor’
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Sheryl Sandberg on Radical Candor
"Will help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives."
John Doerr on Radical Candor
John Doerr recommended this book at the end of "Measure What Matters."
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