Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Ready to love your job, crush your career goals, and become the kind of leader everyone actually wants to work with?

Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity.

Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you’re a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don’t forget to check out Kim Scott’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever.

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What Real Inclusion Looks Like at Work When You...
What it really takes to be out, seen, and safe in the workplace.
57 min
52
Leading Through Chaos With Stephanie Chung 7 | 22
Stephanie Chung on why the best leaders ditch the script and lean into the awkward, honest stuff.
48 min
53
The Evil Translator & The Fundamental Attributi...
Why blaming personality kills feedback—and how CORE can save the day.
43 min
54
Finding One More Molecule of Hope with Debbie M...
Debbie Millman gets candid about failure, feedback, and finding hope in the garden.
46 min
55
I'm the 'Cool' Boss and It's Not Working 7 | 19
A Wake-Up Call to Chill Managers On Embracing Accountability
34 min
56
Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We L...
Back-to-office is back—and it’s messier, weirder, and more pointless than ever.
40 min
57
The Cost of the Move-Fast-Break-Things Mentalit...
When speed becomes the goal, accountability gets left in the dust.
44 min
58
From Bottlenecks to Buy-In: Overcoming Bureaucr...
Cut through workplace red tape—without burning bridges.
44 min
59
How NDAs Protect Power Instead of People 7 | 15
When contracts hide misconduct, it’s not policy—it’s a cover-up.
42 min
60
Surviving Assholes and Building Better Organiza...
Being the boss isn’t about power trips—it’s about leaving your jerk card at the door.
57 min
61
The Wild Courage to Get What You Want, With Jen...
Stop playing it safe—embrace the bold, unexpected traits that actually get you ahead.
50 min
62
How to TALK So People Actually Listen with Dr. ...
Ditch the awkwardness and start owning every conversation.
46 min
63
When the PIP Feels Disingenuous: The Ethics of ...
When a PIP feels like a setup, how do you handle it without compromising your integrity?
38 min
64
Scaling Smart: Leading Effectively When You Hav...
Too many direct reports and not enough time? Fix that without losing your sanity.
43 min
65
From Change Agent to Change Enabler: Aman Kocha...
Avoiding tough conversations? Lean in, speak up, and make them count.
62 min
66
Resetting Expectations With Resistant Direct Re...
Undermining, defiant and disengaged direct report—coach them or cut them loose?
56 min
67
Temple Grandin On Why Clarity is the Key to Can...
Vague feedback is a fail—neurodivergent minds need clear, direct guidance to thrive.
51 min
68
Russ Laraway’s “Gravity Assist” Approach to Car...
Why most career conversations fail—and how to make them actually matter.
49 min
69
Russ Laraway Shares Why “The Big 3” Are the Sec...
Russ Laraway breaks down why your leadership isn’t working—and how to fix it.
47 min
70
Middle Managers: Dinosaurs or Essential Glue? 7...
What happens when you gut the glue holding your team together?
36 min
71
Ellen Pao On Breaking Tech’s Toxic Status Quo 7...
Tech’s “meritocracy” is broken—Ellen Pao unpacks how to fix it.
43 min
72
Heather McGowan On Rebuilding Connection and Co...
Ditch the drama and rebuild connection where it counts.
49 min
73
Best of: Unlock the Power of Rituals to Transfo...
Everyday actions, when turned into rituals, can manage emotions and create a sense of meaning.
46 min
74
Best of: How to Communicate With Your Family Du...
Practicing Radical Candor with your family members this holiday season.
63 min
75
How to Navigate the Messy Middle Between Ruinou...
How the CORE method can help you thrive in the messy middle.
37 min