Radical Candor. Book Summary

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Kim Scott

What’s inside

Radical Candor is a book by Kim Scott that provides a guide to those bewildered or exhausted by management, written for bosses and those who manage bosses. Drawing on years of first-hand experience, and distilled clearly giving actionable lessons to the reader; it shows managers how to be successful while retaining their humanity, finding meaning in their job, and creating an environment where people both love their work and their colleagues.

You’ll Learn

  • Learn effective management strategies
  • Enhance communication skills
  • Improve leadership qualities
  • Create healthier work environment

Key Points

  • Creating a culture of feedback
  • Balancing care personally and challenge directly
  • The danger of ruinous empathy
  • Understanding the role of a boss
  • The importance of clear communication
  • How to avoid manipulation
  • The power of listening

Who’s it For

  • Managers
  • Leaders
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Human Resource Professionals

About the author

Kim Scott is a successful entrepreneur, leadership coach and CEO. She has been an advisor at Dropbox, Kurbo, Qualtrics, Shyp, Twitter, and several other tech companies. She uses her extensive experience to guide others towards effective and humane management strategies.