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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The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership with Ja...
How leaders can balance vulnerability with competence.
46 min
77
Why Your Meetings Suck (And How to Fix Them): I...
Explore the surprising science of meetings and how to make them suck less.
46 min
78
How Ruinous Empathy Ruins Praise 6 | 36
How misguided praise can do more harm than good.
43 min
79
Inclusion in Meetings: Kieran Snyder On In-Pers...
The surprising data on inclusivity in different meeting settings.
53 min
80
Political Discussions at Work: Productive or Pr...
Political discussions at work can be polarizing, but they don't have to be.
49 min
81
When Feedback Fails: Repairing Relationships Af...
Rebuilding Trust and Communication After a Feedback Fail
27 min
82
Creating a Community 6 | 32
Radical Candor is creating a community! Learn how we’re combining peer and expert coaching, real-time events, and curated content into one engaging platform.
39 min
83
Remarkably Candid: Insights from Guy Kawasaki ...
Lessons on how to make a difference and lead a meaningful life. 
69 min
84
Workplace Harassment: Tackling Toxicity at Work...
How to address, handle, and prevent workplace bullying and harassment.
24 min
85
Building Better Relationships: The FAQ Finale ...
Kim, Jason and Amy come together for a Radical Candor FAQ swan song.
46 min
86
Feedback In Multigenerational Workplaces & More...
Jason confronts challenges and offers solutions for practicing Radical Candor in various settings.
39 min
87
Radical Candor is Not an Excuse to Act Like a J...
Kim and Amy tackle your most radically candid questions.
35 min
88
Radical Candor “Asks” Jeff Wetzler: The Foundat...
The fundamental skill of asking questions to solicit feedback and create a culture of Radical Candor.
44 min
89
Radical Respect: The Jedi Mind Trick 6 | Bonus
Beating back BS at work.
40 min
90
Breaking the 'Word Police' Myth: How Inclusive ...
The ROI of changing language to be more inclusive.
37 min
91
Faster, Smarter Communication: Matt Abrahams Ge...
Thinking quickly and communicating effectively with Matt Abrahams.
49 min
92
The CORE of Radical Candor: A Deep Dive into Ef...
Transform feedback into a powerful tool using CORE.
33 min
93
Beyond 'Sorry': How to Apologize and Mean It 6 ...
Making amends and fostering better communication.
36 min
94
Digital Overwhelm: Navigating App Overload at W...
The impact of app overload at work and strategies to manage communication tools effectively.
42 min
95
Two Managers, One Team: Making Co-Management Wo...
Strategies for aligning co-managers to foster a cohesive and productive environment. 
36 min
96
What Should I be When I Grow Up? Cutting Throug...
How choice overload affects our ability to make satisfying career decisions.
46 min
97
Don't Let a Bad Boss Derail You: A Guide to Thr...
Understand and navigate the murky waters of toxic management. Hosts Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff, and Amy Sandler delve into the detrimental impact abusive bosses can have on career trajectories. The hosts explore how such leadership styles can suppress...
42 min
98
Listen, Challenge, Commit 6 | 17
Strategies for managers to communicate distinguishing feedback that is up for discussion versus directives that need to be followed. Kim and Jason answer a listener question addressing a critical aspect of leadership: how to ensure that feedback...
29 min
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The Power of Rituals at Work 6 | 16
Everyday actions, when turned into rituals, can manage emotions and create a sense of control and purpose. For Stress Awareness Month, here's another Bonus episode where Harvard Business School Professor Michael Norton joins Amy Sandler to discuss...
46 min
100
Best Of: Ally Love on Radical Candor and Real S...
Ally Love discusses the transformative power of Radical Candor in her career and personal life. In this Best Of Radical Candor, we revisit one of our most popular episodes. Kim, Jason, and Amy chat with Ally Love, TODAY Show contributor, renowned...
52 min