Radical Candor
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
269
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Radical Candor by Kim Scott emphasizes that effective management requires both caring personally and challenging directly. Drawing on her experiences in Silicon Valley, Scott explains that bosses must cultivate trusting relationships, provide clear feedback, know team dynamics, and be results-oriented. The book details methods for guiding a team to collaboratively achieve successful outcomes through tools like career conversations and the GSD wheel.
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Challenging
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Kim Scott's Radical Candor receives praise for its actionable advice on leadership and fostering open communication. Readers appreciate its practical framework, Clear and Critical yet Caring feedback. Some criticize it for repetitive content and lack of depth in complex situations. Overall, the book is valued for its straightforward approach to improving workplace dynamics.
Readers who value transparent communication and effective leadership will enjoy Radical Candor by Kim Scott. Fans of works like Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In or Brené Brown's Dare to Lead will appreciate Scott's practical advice on fostering a balance of care and directness in workplace interactions.
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Book • Nonfiction
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2017
Adult
18+ years
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