
Radical Candor and Radical Respect with Kim Scott
12/06/23 • 29 min
In this episode, I chat with acclaimed author CEO Coach Kim Scott about her leadership journey and new book "Radical Respect."
We discuss:
- Her early career path from Moscow to Google (1:23)
- Battling imposter syndrome and writer's block (4:56)
- The importance of including diverse perspectives (9:45)
- What radical respect looks like in the workplace (14:34)
- Actionable ways to be an upstander against bias (21:12)
- Advice for women struggling with sticky floors (26:54)
Kim's vulnerability and wisdom around embracing feedback, mitigating bias, and helping others thrive makes this a must-listen for anyone in a leadership role!
Some of Kim's top insights:
"When you are succeeding, never think you're as good as you feel. And when you are failing, never think you are as bad as you feel." (6:23)
"The necessary condition for radical candor is respect." (17:45)
"I want to think of myself as a victim. That felt like it was going to hurt my sense of agency, but what really hurt my sense of agency was the denial." (10:56)
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In this episode, I chat with acclaimed author CEO Coach Kim Scott about her leadership journey and new book "Radical Respect."
We discuss:
- Her early career path from Moscow to Google (1:23)
- Battling imposter syndrome and writer's block (4:56)
- The importance of including diverse perspectives (9:45)
- What radical respect looks like in the workplace (14:34)
- Actionable ways to be an upstander against bias (21:12)
- Advice for women struggling with sticky floors (26:54)
Kim's vulnerability and wisdom around embracing feedback, mitigating bias, and helping others thrive makes this a must-listen for anyone in a leadership role!
Some of Kim's top insights:
"When you are succeeding, never think you're as good as you feel. And when you are failing, never think you are as bad as you feel." (6:23)
"The necessary condition for radical candor is respect." (17:45)
"I want to think of myself as a victim. That felt like it was going to hurt my sense of agency, but what really hurt my sense of agency was the denial." (10:56)
Don't miss this thought-provoking and inspiring conversation! Hit subscribe and leave a review 💜
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Transcript
Care deeply and challenged directly. That is what Kim Scott author of radical candor believes. And she believes this deeply.
TONOR TC-777 Audio DeviceHer idea is simple. You don't have to choose between being a pushover and being a jerk. But here is why I am so excited. Kim Scott is a world famous author. She has been a coach to some of the most successful CEOs, including Dropbox, Qua
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