The idea is simple: You don’t have to choose between being a pushover and a jerk. Using Radical Candor—avoiding the perils of Obnoxious Aggression, Manipulative Insincerity, and Ruinous Empathy—you can be kind and clear at the same time.
Radical Candor is about caring personally and challenging directly, about soliciting criticism to improve your leadership and also providing guidance that helps others gro
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Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
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AuthorKim Scott
Release Year2017
FormatKindle, Paperback, Hardcover, Audiobook
LanguageEnglish, 20 languages
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Chairman at Dynam Capital Limited
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Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast Host
"It was great having Rick from TRG International as a guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast. He brought so much wisdom and I can absolutely vouch for his purpose and values. ... You are making the world a better place ..."
Tom Vovers
Chairman Of The Board at HR2B
"I have know Rick since 1993 and watched TRG grow from strength to strength. His thoughtful approach to business shows up in the results he gets for his customers."
Pawel Gorski
CEO at Tribee at Tribee
"Rick has provided over 10 hours of team coaching sessions to me and my team at Tribee.vn . Thanks to Rick's coaching, we have managed to define our team purpose statement, team mission, corporate values, and create a client value proposition map."
Cindy Nguyen
Associate Systems Engineer at Palo Alto Networks
"Rick is an amazing coach and inspiring leader. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work with him personally ... Most importantly, I've grown a lot in terms of personal development."
Craig Martin
Chairman at Dynam Capital Limited
"I have known Rick for over ten years. Rick puts incredible energy into any client engagement - I am always happy to refer him to companies I come into contact with as I know he will do a thoroughly professional job, and always over-delivers."
Dario Priolo
Life Sciences Investor and Advisor. CMO
"Rick is a brilliant entrepreneur who excels at combining strategy, process and technology to design creative solutions to problems. ... extremely thoughtful and articulate and willing to put in that extra effort for the benefit of others."
Nghia Phan (Jane)
Salesforce Account Manager at OMN1
"Rick has a sharp business mindset, big vision, helping employees in L&D. Working at Rick's company helped me ụnleash my potential and achieve great results. He's one of my best managers and leaders in my career path."
Josh Elledge
Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast Host
"It was great having Rick from TRG International as a guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast. He brought so much wisdom and I can absolutely vouch for his purpose and values. ... You are making the world a better place ..."
Tom Vovers
Chairman Of The Board at HR2B
"I have know Rick since 1993 and watched TRG grow from strength to strength. His thoughtful approach to business shows up in the results he gets for his customers."
Pawel Gorski
CEO at Tribee at Tribee
"Rick has provided over 10 hours of team coaching sessions to me and my team at Tribee.vn . Thanks to Rick's coaching, we have managed to define our team purpose statement, team mission, corporate values, and create a client value proposition map."
Cindy Nguyen
Associate Systems Engineer at Palo Alto Networks
"Rick is an amazing coach and inspiring leader. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work with him personally ... Most importantly, I've grown a lot in terms of personal development."
Craig Martin
Chairman at Dynam Capital Limited
"I have known Rick for over ten years. Rick puts incredible energy into any client engagement - I am always happy to refer him to companies I come into contact with as I know he will do a thoroughly professional job, and always over-delivers."
Dario Priolo
Life Sciences Investor and Advisor. CMO
"Rick is a brilliant entrepreneur who excels at combining strategy, process and technology to design creative solutions to problems. ... extremely thoughtful and articulate and willing to put in that extra effort for the benefit of others."
Nghia Phan (Jane)
Salesforce Account Manager at OMN1
"Rick has a sharp business mindset, big vision, helping employees in L&D. Working at Rick's company helped me ụnleash my potential and achieve great results. He's one of my best managers and leaders in my career path."
Josh Elledge
Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast Host
"It was great having Rick from TRG International as a guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast. He brought so much wisdom and I can absolutely vouch for his purpose and values. ... You are making the world a better place ..."
Tom Vovers
Chairman Of The Board at HR2B
"I have know Rick since 1993 and watched TRG grow from strength to strength. His thoughtful approach to business shows up in the results he gets for his customers."
Pawel Gorski
CEO at Tribee at Tribee
"Rick has provided over 10 hours of team coaching sessions to me and my team at Tribee.vn . Thanks to Rick's coaching, we have managed to define our team purpose statement, team mission, corporate values, and create a client value proposition map."
Cindy Nguyen
Associate Systems Engineer at Palo Alto Networks
"Rick is an amazing coach and inspiring leader. I am humbled to have the opportunity to work with him personally ... Most importantly, I've grown a lot in terms of personal development."
Craig Martin
Chairman at Dynam Capital Limited
"I have known Rick for over ten years. Rick puts incredible energy into any client engagement - I am always happy to refer him to companies I come into contact with as I know he will do a thoroughly professional job, and always over-delivers."
Dario Priolo
Life Sciences Investor and Advisor. CMO
"Rick is a brilliant entrepreneur who excels at combining strategy, process and technology to design creative solutions to problems. ... extremely thoughtful and articulate and willing to put in that extra effort for the benefit of others."
Nghia Phan (Jane)
Salesforce Account Manager at OMN1
"Rick has a sharp business mindset, big vision, helping employees in L&D. Working at Rick's company helped me ụnleash my potential and achieve great results. He's one of my best managers and leaders in my career path."
Josh Elledge
Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast Host
"It was great having Rick from TRG International as a guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast. He brought so much wisdom and I can absolutely vouch for his purpose and values. ... You are making the world a better place ..."
Tom Vovers
Chairman Of The Board at HR2B
"I have know Rick since 1993 and watched TRG grow from strength to strength. His thoughtful approach to business shows up in the results he gets for his customers."
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