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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1
Kim vs. Kim: Human vs. AI on Workplace Cultural...
When overwork feels normal, maybe the culture’s the problem. IRL Kim & AI Kim hash it out.
44 min
2
Humanizing AI: Meet the Kim Scott Google Portra...
What if your favorite leadership coach could live in your pocket—and call you out when you're being ruinously empathetic?
40 min
3
Andrew Palmer: How to Lead Without Losing Your ...
Leading with honesty, clarity, and connection—without losing your mind (or your team).
40 min
4
Navigating the Nuances of Tone in Feedback 7 | 25
How do you call out someone's tone without it turning into a showdown?
42 min
5
Becoming a Not-So-Secretly Candid Leader with C...
When a pub chat turns into a lesson on leading with Radical Candor in the music industry.
43 min
6
What Real Inclusion Looks Like at Work When You...
What it really takes to be out, seen, and safe in the workplace.
57 min
7
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
8
The Evil Translator & The Fundamental Attributi...
Why blaming personality kills feedback—and how CORE can save the day.
43 min
9
Finding One More Molecule of Hope with Debbie M...
Debbie Millman gets candid about failure, feedback, and finding hope in the garden.
46 min
10
I'm the 'Cool' Boss and It's Not Working 7 | 19
A Wake-Up Call to Chill Managers On Embracing Accountability
34 min
11
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
12
The Cost of the Move-Fast-Break-Things Mentalit...
When speed becomes the goal, accountability gets left in the dust.
44 min
13
From Bottlenecks to Buy-In: Overcoming Bureaucr...
Cut through workplace red tape—without burning bridges.
44 min
14
How NDAs Protect Power Instead of People 7 | 15
When contracts hide misconduct, it’s not policy—it’s a cover-up.
42 min
15
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
16
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
17
How to TALK So People Actually Listen with Dr. ...
Ditch the awkwardness and start owning every conversation.
46 min
18
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
19
Scaling Smart: Leading Effectively When You Hav...
Too many direct reports and not enough time? Fix that without losing your sanity.
43 min
20
From Change Agent to Change Enabler: Aman Kocha...
Avoiding tough conversations? Lean in, speak up, and make them count.
62 min
21
Resetting Expectations With Resistant Direct Re...
Undermining, defiant and disengaged direct report—coach them or cut them loose?
56 min
22
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
23
Russ Laraway’s “Gravity Assist” Approach to Car...
Why most career conversations fail—and how to make them actually matter.
49 min
24
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
25
Middle Managers: Dinosaurs or Essential Glue? 7...
What happens when you gut the glue holding your team together?
36 min