Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

Radical Candor

Kim Scott

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Radical Candor

Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

Written byKim Scott

Scott argues that the best bosses care about people personally and still tell them the truth. The book shows how to give and ask for honest feedback without being harsh.

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  • Published2017
  • GenreLeadership
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  1. 01Care and challenge

    Radical candor means caring personally while challenging directly, at the same time.

  2. 02Ask for feedback first

    Leaders should invite criticism of themselves before giving it to others.

  3. 03Praise and criticise in time

    Feedback works best when it's specific, sincere and given soon after the moment.

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