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Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Kim Scott & Jason Rosoff

234 episodes

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. Leading Through Chaos With Stephanie Chung 7 | 22

    · 49 min · S7 E22

    Leadership sounds empowering—until you're navigating chaos, clunky systems, and a team giving you major side-eye. Amy and Kim talk with Stephanie Chung—trailblazing exec, leadership strategist, and accidental…

  2. The Evil Translator & The Fundamental Attribution Error (Best of) 7 | 21

    · 44 min · S7 E21

    On this Best of episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how the fundamental attribution error makes us more likely to use personality attributes to explain someone else’s behavior rather than…

  3. Finding One More Molecule of Hope with Debbie Millman 7 | 20

    · 48 min · S7 E20

    Growth sounds beautiful—until you’re knee-deep in failure, self-doubt, and a garden full of dead plants. Amy gets real with Debbie Millman—design legend, branding expert, and accidental gardener—to unpack the…

  4. I'm the 'Cool' Boss and It's Not Working 7 | 19

    · 36 min · S7 E19

    Are you the cool boss that everyone loves, but no one respects? Join Kim and Jason as they address a pressing question from a production supervisor struggling with their team's lack of accountability. Learn the…

  5. Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18

    · 42 min · S7 E18

    From malfunctioning WiFi to epic commutes and offices mysteriously out of toilet paper, the “return to office” era is serving up workplace absurdity on a silver platter. Jason and Amy blow past the corporate spin and…

  6. The Cost of the Move-Fast-Break-Things Mentality 7 | 17

    · 45 min · S7 E17

    Move fast, break things, and hope no one notices? Not so fast. In this episode, Kim and Jason rip into the shiny promise of speed at all costs—and the very real damage it leaves behind. From slashing vital research to…

  7. From Bottlenecks to Buy-In: Overcoming Bureaucracy 7 | 16

    · 46 min · S7 E16

    Cut through workplace red tape—without burning bridges. Ever feel like getting anything done at work means running a marathon through molasses? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amy and Jason go full throttle on the…

  8. How NDAs Protect Power Instead of People 7 | 15

    · 44 min · S7 E15

    When contracts hide misconduct, it’s not policy—it’s a cover-up. What do NDAs, forced arbitration, and emotionally manipulating teenagers have in common? Sadly, more than you'd hope. Kim, Jason and Amy rip the lid off…

  9. Surviving Assholes and Building Better Organizations with Bob Sutton 7 | 14

    · 1 h 00 min · S7 E14

    Being the boss isn’t about power trips—it’s about leaving your jerk card at the door. Turns out, surviving the workplace often comes down to one simple rule: don’t be an asshole. Kim Scott and Amy Sandler sit down…

  10. The Wild Courage to Get What You Want, With Jenny Wood 7 | 13

    · 53 min · S7 E13

    Stop playing it safe—embrace the bold, unexpected traits that actually get you ahead. Success doesn’t come to those who wait—it comes to those who take it. For years, you’ve been told to be humble, play nice, and wait…

  11. How to TALK So People Actually Listen with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks 7 | 12

    · 47 min · S7 E12

    Ditch the awkwardness and start owning every conversation. Talking to people shouldn’t feel like a struggle—but let’s be honest, it often does. Maybe you’re stuck in small talk hell, getting ignored in meetings, or…

  12. When the PIP Feels Disingenuous: The Ethics of Managing Out 7 | 11

    · 40 min · S7 E11

    When a PIP feels like a setup, how do you handle it without compromising your integrity? Trapped between an HR-driven process that feels like a sham and a direct report who’s not meeting expectations? That’s a…

  13. Scaling Smart: Leading Effectively When You Have 50+ Direct Reports 7 | 10

    · 44 min · S7 E10

    Too many direct reports and not enough time? Fix that without losing your sanity. Drowning in direct reports and barely keeping your head above water? When you’re responsible for 30 to 50 people, the idea of…

  14. From Change Agent to Change Enabler: Aman Kochar On Leadership & Growth 7 | 9

    · 1 h 04 min · S7 E9

    Avoiding tough conversations? Lean in, speak up, and make them count. Ever find yourself avoiding a tough conversation at work because, well…it’s just easier? We get it. But what if leaning into discomfort could…

  15. Resetting Expectations With Resistant Direct Reports 7 | 8

    · 59 min · S7 E8

    Undermining, defiant and disengaged direct report—coach them or cut them loose? Dealing with a direct report who questions everything, isolates their team, and actively undermines leadership? YIKES. That’s not just…

  16. Temple Grandin On Why Clarity is the Key to Candor 7 | 7

    · 54 min · S7 E7

    Vague feedback is a fail—neurodivergent minds need clear, direct guidance to thrive. Is vague feedback just bad management, or are we failing neurodivergent employees by not giving them what they actually need? Kim…

  17. Russ Laraway’s “Gravity Assist” Approach to Career Conversations 7 | 6

    · 51 min · S7 E6

    Why most career conversations fail—and how to make them actually matter. Are career conversations a game-changer, or just another corporate mirage? In part two of this two-part episode, Kim, Amy, and Russ Laraway cut…

  18. Russ Laraway Shares Why “The Big 3” Are the Secret to Being a Successful Leader 7 | 5

    · 50 min · S7 E5

    Russ Laraway breaks down why your leadership isn’t working—and how to fix it. Stuck in a cycle of vague goals, half-hearted feedback, and meaningless career talks? Let’s call it what it is—bad leadership. In part one…

  19. Middle Managers: Dinosaurs or Essential Glue? 7 | 4

    · 37 min · S7 E4

    What happens when you gut the glue holding your team together? Is middle management really dead weight, or are we cutting off the wrong limb? In this episode, Amy and Jason take on the hype around “The Great…

  20. Ellen Pao On Breaking Tech’s Toxic Status Quo 7 | 3

    · 44 min · S7 E3

    Tech’s “meritocracy” is broken—Ellen Pao unpacks how to fix it. Alright, let’s get real—tech’s so-called “meritocracy” is doing more harm than good, and it’s time to face it head-on. This week we’re bringing you an…

  21. Heather McGowan On Rebuilding Connection and Collaboration 7 | 2

    · 52 min · S7 E2

    Ditch the drama and rebuild connection where it counts. Feeling overwhelmed by workplace polarization, the loneliness epidemic, and the constant whirl of change? You’re not alone—and neither are your teams. On this…

  22. Best of: Unlock the Power of Rituals to Transform Your Work and Life 7 | 1

    · 49 min · S7 E1

    Everyday actions, when turned into rituals, can manage emotions and create a sense of meaning. Amy Sandler is joined by Harvard Business School Professor Michael Norton to discuss his latest book, The Ritual Effect.…

  23. Best of: How to Communicate With Your Family During the Holidays 6 | 50

    · 1 h 06 min · S6 E50

    Practicing Radical Candor with your family members this holiday season. Holiday communication with your family can be rife with stress. And while you love your family, let’s be frank, family togetherness during the…

  24. How to Navigate the Messy Middle Between Ruinous Empathy & Obnoxious Aggression 6 | 49

    · 39 min · S6 E49

    How the CORE method can help you thrive in the messy middle. Caught in the middle of a boss who’s all care but no action and a team lead who’s full steam ahead with no brakes? That’s a workplace tightrope no one wants…

  25. How to Care Personally When You Don’t Personally Care 6 | 48

    · 43 min · S6 E48

    Showing respect when you just don’t connect. Ever feel like caring about a coworker is just...not in the cards? Same. Here’s the thing though – you don’t have to be besties to show respect and keep things productive.…

  26. Introducing: The Radical Candor Podcast

    · 1:56 · Trailer

    Tune in to the Radical Candor podcast to learn to love your job and kick ass at work without losing your humanity by practicing the principles of Radical Candor. Host and Lead Radical Candor Coach Amy Sandler leads…

  27. Money Talks: Why Salary Secrets Are Hurting Your Team 6 | 47

    · 46 min · S6 E47

    Uncovering the messy reality of salary secrecy. Pay transparency—yikes, it’s one of those topics that makes everyone squirm, but avoiding it does more harm than good. Let’s be real: when salaries are shrouded in…

  28. Promotions Gone Wrong? Why False Promises Wreck Trust at Work 6 | 46

    · 22 min · S6 E46

    Missed promotions, broken promises, and the fallout that follows. Promotions gone wrong? Yeah, it’s a thing. On this episode, Kim and former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo tackle a listener’s tale of missed opportunities,…

  29. Oversharing at Work: When TMI Tanks Trust 6 | 45

    · 43 min · S6 E45

    The fine line between transparency and TMI. Let’s get into it: oversharing at work — we’ve all done it, and we’ve all cringed after. But here’s the tea: when we spill sensitive info without thinking, we’re not just…

  30. Lessons from a Whistleblower: The Cost of Staying Silent with Susan Fowler Rigetti 6 | 44

    · 31 min · S6 E44

    Susan Rigetti on speaking up, keeping receipts, and why silence is never the answer. We’re shaking up the workplace and diving deep into the raw reality of whistleblowing and the courage it takes to speak up with this…

  31. Talking to Flat Earthers: Managing Post-Election Tension at Work With Denise Hamilton 6 | 43

    · 49 min · S6 E43

    Brace yourself—this episode is all about navigating workplace tension with Radical Candor. Kim and Amy team up with Denise Hamilton, author of Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future, to tackle…

  32. How to Navigate a Nepo Baby Bully at Work 6 | 42

    · 58 min · S6 E42

    Handling workplace bullying when family dynamics are involved. We need to talk about nepotism and workplace bullying, because WHEW, does it ever mess with our ability to Care Personally and Challenge Directly! Here's…

  33. Say What? How to Measure Feedback Responses 6 | 41

    · 1 h 07 min · S6 E41

    With feedback, how do you measure what matters? Kim, Jason, and Amy dive into the art of measuring feedback, emphasizing that it's not just about what you say, but how it's heard. It's crucial to pay attention to how…

  34. Navigating Disagreements: How to Challenge Feedback Effectively 6 | 40

    · 1 h 01 min · S6 E40

    Effectively manage feedback you disagree with. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, we tackle a challenge that's at the heart of Radical Candor: what to do when you receive feedback you don't agree with.…

  35. Building Pockets of Excellence: Introducing Radical Candor to Your Team 6 | 39

    · 37 min · S6 E39

    In this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast, Jason and Amy discuss how to introduce radical candor to teams effectively. They emphasize the importance of starting small, creating pockets of excellence, and the role…

  36. The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership with Jacob Morgan 6 | 38

    · 48 min · S6 E38

    Kim and Jacob Morgan, author of Leading with Vulnerability, discuss the power of vulnerability in leadership and its role in building trust and driving performance. They explore the common misconceptions about…

  37. Why Your Meetings Suck (And How to Fix Them): Insights from Dr. Steven Rogelberg 6 | 37

    · 49 min · S6 E37

    Explore the surprising science of meetings and how to make them suck less with Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, a renowned organizational psychologist and author of The Surprising Science of Meetings, Glad We Met: The Art &…

  38. How Ruinous Empathy Ruins Praise 6 | 36

    · 45 min · S6 E36

    Praise can be powerful, but when it’s vague, generic, or something you can say to a dog like "good job," it can backfire and do more harm than good. Kim, Jason, and Amy explore the nuances of Ruinous Empathy and…

  39. Inclusion in Meetings: Kieran Snyder On In-Person vs. Remote Dynamics 6 | 35

    · 56 min · S6 E35

    Kieran Snyder, founder of nerd processor and co-founder of Textio, joins the Radical Candor podcast to explore inclusivity in meetings, revealing data-driven insights from her research on in-person versus remote…

  40. Political Discussions at Work: Productive or Problematic? 6 | 34

    · 51 min · S6 E34

    How do you handle political conversations at work without crossing boundaries or alienating colleagues? The team dives into the complex and often uncomfortable topic of discussing politics at work, exploring the impact…

  41. When Feedback Fails: Repairing Relationships After Feedback is Ignored 6 | 33

    · 28 min · S6 E33

    Feedback can be tough to give and at times even harder to receive. But what about when it’s ignored? Jason and Amy tackle a listener's challenging workplace scenario involving ignored feedback, toxic dynamics, and a…

  42. Creating a Community 6 | 32

    · 41 min · S6 E32

    Jason and Amy discuss the creation of Radical Candor's new online community designed to help people leaders stress less, build stronger relationships, and connect with peers and pros. Jason emphasizes the importance of…

  43. Remarkably Candid: Insights from Guy Kawasaki 6 | 31

    · 1 h 11 min · S6 E31

    Amy and Kim sit down with the remarkable Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. The conversation delves into Guy's storied career, his insights on leadership, and his newest…

  44. Workplace Harassment: Tackling Toxicity at Work 6 | 30

    · 25 min · S6 E30

    Kim and Jason tackle a challenging listener question about dealing with severe workplace harassment. They explore the importance of managerial action, share insights on effective documentation, and provide practical…

  45. Building Better Relationships: The FAQ Finale 6 | 29

    · 49 min · S6 E29

    In the finale of the Radical Candor FAQs series, together Kim, Jason, and Amy answer a new round of most frequently asked questions about Radical Candor. They explore how Radical Candor operates across different…

  46. Feedback In Multigenerational Workplaces & More FAQs 6 | 28

    · 41 min · S6 E28

    Jason shares his perspective on defining Radical Candor, addressing its misuse, and handling feedback in various work environments, including remote, hybrid, and multi-generational workplaces. The conversation covers…

  47. Radical Candor is Not an Excuse to Act Like a Jerk 6 | 27

    · 36 min · S6 E27

    Kim and Amy answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Radical Candor in a fun and engaging quiz show format. They cover key topics such as handling people who misuse Radical Candor as an excuse to act…

  48. Radical Candor “Asks” Jeff Wetzler: The Foundational Skill of Asking Questions 6 | 26

    · 46 min · S6 E26

    The fundamental skill of asking questions to solicit feedback and create a culture of Radical Candor. Kim sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of "Ask: Tap Into the Hidden Wisdom of People Around You for Unexpected…

  49. Radical Respect: The Jedi Mind Trick 6 | Bonus

    · 41 min · Bonus

    This week Radical Candor shares an episode of Radical Respect, where Kim and co-host Wesley Faulkner discuss the dreaded bloviating BSer with guest Tyler Chou, The Creators' Attorney. Failing to call people on their…

  50. Breaking the 'Word Police' Myth: How Inclusive Language Builds Stronger Teams 6 | 25

    · 38 min · S6 E25

    Kim, Jason, and Amy discuss the importance of using inclusive language and the impact of non-inclusive language, often dismissed as being "too sensitive.” They explore the concept of "red words," terms that can shut…

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