"Now a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellerI raced through Radical Candor--It8217s thrilling to learn a framework that shows how to be both a better boss and a better colleague. Radical Candor is packed with illuminating truths, insightful advice, and practical suggestions, all illustrated with engaging (and often funny) stories from Kim Scott8217s own experiences at places like Apple, Google, and various start-ups. Indispensable. 8213Gretchen Rubin author of New York Times bestseller The Happiness ProjectReading Radical Candor will help you build, lead, and inspire teams to do the best work of their lives. Kim Scott's insights--based on her experience, keen observational intelligence and analysis--will help you be a better leader and create a more effective organization. 8213Sheryl Sandberg author of the New York Times bestseller Lean InKim Scott has a well-earned reputation as a kick-ass boss and a voice that CEOs take seriously. In this remarkable book, she draws on her extensive experience to provide clear and honest guidance on the fundamentals of leading others: how to give (and receive) feedback, how to make smart decisions, how to keep moving forward, and much more. If you manage people--whether it be 1 person or a 1,000--you need Radical Candor. Now. 8213Daniel Pink author of New York Times bestseller DriveFrom the time we learn to speak, we8217re told that if you don8217t have anything nice to say, don8217t say anything at all. When you become a manager, it8217s your job to say it--and your obligation.Author Kim Scott was an executive at Google and then at Apple, where she worked with a team to develop a class on how to be a good boss. She has earned growing fame in recent years with her vital new approach to effective management, Radical Candor.Radical Candor is a simple idea: to be a good boss, you have to Care Personally at the same time that you Challenge Directly. When you challenge without caring it8217s obnoxious aggression when you care without challenging it8217s ruinous empathy. When you do neither it8217s manipulative insincerity. This simple framework can help you build better relationships at work, and fulfill your three key responsibilities as a leader: creating a culture of feedback (praise and criticism), building a cohesive team, and achieving results you8217re all proud of. Radical Candor offers a guide to those bewildered or exhausted by management, written for bosses and those who manage bosses. Taken from years of the author8217s 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.
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