Radical Candor

This book resonated with me because of its brilliantly simple yet profound idea: care personally and challenge directly. This approach cuts through the surprisingly indirect and impersonal culture often found in Silicon Valley, despite what the media publicizes.

I also loved the many stories involving tech heavyweights Kim had worked with, which added a layer of real-world insight and credibility to her advice. The book made me rethink how authentic communication can transform relationships and drive success in any team.

I loved Kim Scott's book because she provides specific recommendations that I can use to improve my communication skills and enhance my team’s productivity. She focuses on foundational elements that build a strong culture in today’s modern workforce, leading with transparency and authenticity.

The book is a fun read and offers actionable takeaways that I can use immediately in my workplace and in my personal life.

This unfortunately titled book reflects my own philosophy and recommendations for managing software engineers. The title is unfortunate because there's nothing radical about the author's recommendations, at least not to me.

The focus is on providing compassionate candor to your staff, caring personally about them while directly challenging them in areas where they should improve. The first part of the book explains why you should take this approach, including its benefits. The second part provides clear and specific guidance on attaining those benefits.

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If you lead a team, you know that providing clear and actionable feedback is one of the trickiest conversations that you have on a regular basis.

The most effective leaders are those who are able to provide both direct feedback and caring support to their employees––and that’s the central idea of Radical Candor. It provides you with a framework for giving feedback, building strong relationships, actively listening, and building trust.

It’s loaded with practical tips and exercises for fostering open communication. 

This unfortunately titled book reflects my own philosophy and recommendations for managing software engineers.

The title is unfortunate because there’s nothing radical about what the author recommends, at least not to me. The focus is on providing compassionate candor to your staff, caring personally about them while directly challenging them in areas where they should improve.

The first part of the book explains why you should take this approach, including the benefits it delivers. The second part provides clear and specific guidance on how to attain those benefits.

Having been a manager and coach for over 25 years, I’m often… show more.