Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Episodes
The Fund - an interview with Rob Copeland S8 | E10
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two year...
How to Remake America S8 | E9
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two year...
Revolt of the Rich S8 | E8
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two year...
Your Privacy: Why You Should Care and Tools to Protect It 8 | 7
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We all love the convenience of our digital devices and connected services. But what about our ever expanding pile of digital breadcrumbs we leave be...
How Tech Employees Can Organize for Change with Lisa Conn and Anne Wootton 8 | 6
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When tech is at its best, it is a group of people working together to solve hard problems in a way that makes the world a better place. That goal is w...
Rethinking Authenticity and What to Do Instead with Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic 8|5
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
“Be yourself.” “Bring your whole self to work.” “Don’t worry what people think.” These phrases sound empowering—but in real workplace...
Why We Don’t Do What We Know We Should: Beliefs, Habits, and AI Practice with Nir Eyal 8|4
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the reason you don’t give feedback, follow through, or change your habits… isn’t willpower? What if it’s a belief? In this episode o...
AI Gods, Space Empires, and the Stories Tech Uses to Justify Power with Adam Becker 8|3
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the loudest stories about the future—AI gods, Mars colonies, digital immortality—aren’t science at all, but science fiction masquerading...
Leadership Unblocked: The 7 Hidden Beliefs That Hold Leaders Back with Muriel Wilkins 8|2
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many leaders work hard to change — only to end up in the same place months later? What if the problem isn’t effort, but the beliefs runn...
It’s Not Too Late: Get Unstuck and Rewrite Your Story in the Middle of Your Career with Adrion Porter 8|1
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when the career path that once felt clear no longer is? What if that stuck, uneasy feeling in the middle of your career isn’t a failu...
From Optimism to Reckoning: Reflections on Silicon Valley with Steven Levy 7|43
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The early internet was built on big hopes—access, openness, connection, and the belief that technology could make the world fairer. In this episode ...
The Fixable Framework : Solve Real Problems Quickly, Without Breaking Relationships with Frances Frei & Anne Morriss 7|42
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you fix what’s not working without losing trust in the process? On this episode of The Radical Candor Podcast, Kim and Amy talk with beloved ...
Why We All Need a Curiosity Check With Jeff Wetzler 7 | 41
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Difficult conversations don’t get easier by avoiding them—but they can get better when you prepare for them by getting curious. On this episode of...
How to Be Remarkable: Growth, Grit, and Grace with Guy Kawasaki 7 | 40
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to making a real difference, being remarkable isn’t about fame or titles—it’s about how you show up for others and yourself. Kim a...
Why Knowing Your Core Values Makes You a Better Leader—and How to Discover Them with Robert Glazer 7|39
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you stay true to your values when the pressure’s on? On this episode of The Radical Candor Podcast, Kim and Jason talk with Robert Glazer, au...
What It Takes to Grow: Radical Candor Meets Hollywood with Adam Richman 7 | 38
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great films aren’t just about talent — they’re built on trust, clarity, and the kind of feedback that helps people grow. Kim and Amy talk with p...
Are Flat Organizations More Efficient? Kim and Jason Weigh In 7 | 37
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chasing efficiency by flattening your organization can sound appealing, but true innovation and collaboration often thrive in a different kind of stru...
The Cult of The Credo: How a Beloved Brand Betrayed Your Trust 7 | 36
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a company’s values don’t match its actions, the impact can be devastating. Kim and Amy speak with investigative journalist Gardiner Harris ab...
The Billion-Dollar Cost of Bad Meetings 7 | 35
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Endless meetings can be exhausting — but what if they could actually be productive and meaningful? Kim and Amy talk with Dr. Steven Rogelberg, autho...
I Messed Up at Work: How to Recover from a Major Work Blunder 7 | 34
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been there—that heart-sinking moment when you realize you’ve messed up at work. Kim, Jason, and Amy discuss how to recover from a big ...
What Founders Need to Know About Feedback and Culture 7 | 33
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Startup founders have a lot on their plates—but one of the most important things they can’t afford to neglect is how they build and lead their ear...
Managing Managers: How to Navigate the Jump from Manager to Director 7 | 32
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kim, Jason, and Amy respond to a real-life leadership curveball: what happens when you accept a new role—only to find out mid-interview that it’s ...
A Framework for Communicating Hard News (That Actually Works) 7 | 31
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Candor Coach and executive coach Farrah Mitra joins Amy Sandler to share her 4-step Communicating Change Framework—a practical guide for leaders nav...
Habit or Ritual: What's Driving Your Day? 7 | 30
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amy talks with Harvard Business School professor and author of The Ritual Effect, Michael Norton, about how simple acts—like tapping your...
From Complaining to Collaboration: Shifting 1:1 Dynamics 7 | 29
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When your one-on-ones start sounding like therapy sessions with zero breakthroughs, it’s time to ask—what’s really going on here? Jason and Amy ...
Kim vs. Kim: Human vs. AI on Workplace Cultural Differences 7 | 28
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People in the U.S. get fewer days off than folks in Europe, and most of us still feel guilty taking them. Kim and Amy dive headfirst into a viral Redd...
Humanizing AI: Meet the Kim Scott Google Portrait 7 | 27
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most leaders learn on the fly—and Kim knows the bruises that come with it. In this episode she joins longtime Google Distinguished Designer Ryan Ger...
Andrew Palmer: How to Lead Without Losing Your Mind 7 | 26
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a boss is hard—and most people are thrown into it with zero training and a vague job description. Kim and Jason are joined by Andrew Palmer—...
Navigating the Nuances of Tone in Feedback 7 | 25
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried giving someone feedback about their tone…without sounding like the tone police? This episode was sparked by a listener wrestling with jus...
Becoming a Not-So-Secretly Candid Leader with Chloé van Bergen 7 | 24
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fun fact: this episode exists thanks to a few pints and a little Radical Candor in the wild. Our audio engineer Nick met today’s guest, Chloé van B...
What Real Inclusion Looks Like at Work When You’re LGBTQ+ 7 | 23
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re celebrating Pride Month, and to kick us off, Amy and Brandi get real about the unfiltered, often uncomfortable truth of being LGBTQ+ in the w...
Leading Through Chaos With Stephanie Chung 7 | 22
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership sounds empowering—until you're navigating chaos, clunky systems, and a team giving you major side-eye. Amy and Kim talk with Stephanie Ch...
The Evil Translator & The Fundamental Attribution Error (Best of) 7 | 21
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this Best of episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how the fundamental attribution error makes us more likely to use pe...
Finding One More Molecule of Hope with Debbie Millman 7 | 20
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growth sounds beautiful—until you’re knee-deep in failure, self-doubt, and a garden full of dead plants. Amy gets real with Debbie Millman—desig...
I'm the 'Cool' Boss and It's Not Working 7 | 19
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you the cool boss that everyone loves, but no one respects? Join Kim and Jason as they address a pressing question from a production supervisor s...
Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From malfunctioning WiFi to epic commutes and offices mysteriously out of toilet paper, the “return to office” era is serving up workplace absurdi...
The Cost of the Move-Fast-Break-Things Mentality 7 | 17
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Move fast, break things, and hope no one notices? Not so fast. In this episode, Kim and Jason rip into the shiny promise of speed at all costs—and t...
From Bottlenecks to Buy-In: Overcoming Bureaucracy 7 | 16
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cut through workplace red tape—without burning bridges. Ever feel like getting anything done at work means running a marathon through molasses? You...
How NDAs Protect Power Instead of People 7 | 15
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When contracts hide misconduct, it’s not policy—it’s a cover-up. What do NDAs, forced arbitration, and emotionally manipulating teenagers have ...
Surviving Assholes and Building Better Organizations with Bob Sutton 7 | 14
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being the boss isn’t about power trips—it’s about leaving your jerk card at the door. Turns out, surviving the workplace often comes down to on...
The Wild Courage to Get What You Want, With Jenny Wood 7 | 13
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stop playing it safe—embrace the bold, unexpected traits that actually get you ahead. Success doesn’t come to those who wait—it comes to those ...
How to TALK So People Actually Listen with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks 7 | 12
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ditch the awkwardness and start owning every conversation. Talking to people shouldn’t feel like a struggle—but let’s be honest, it often does....
When the PIP Feels Disingenuous: The Ethics of Managing Out 7 | 11
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a PIP feels like a setup, how do you handle it without compromising your integrity? Trapped between an HR-driven process that feels like a sham ...
Scaling Smart: Leading Effectively When You Have 50+ Direct Reports 7 | 10
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Too many direct reports and not enough time? Fix that without losing your sanity. Drowning in direct reports and barely keeping your head above water...
From Change Agent to Change Enabler: Aman Kochar On Leadership & Growth 7 | 9
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Avoiding tough conversations? Lean in, speak up, and make them count. Ever find yourself avoiding a tough conversation at work because, well…it’s...
Resetting Expectations With Resistant Direct Reports 7 | 8
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Undermining, defiant and disengaged direct report—coach them or cut them loose? Dealing with a direct report who questions everything, isolates the...
Temple Grandin On Why Clarity is the Key to Candor 7 | 7
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vague feedback is a fail—neurodivergent minds need clear, direct guidance to thrive. Is vague feedback just bad management, or are we failing neuro...
Russ Laraway’s “Gravity Assist” Approach to Career Conversations 7 | 6
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why most career conversations fail—and how to make them actually matter. Are career conversations a game-changer, or just another corporate mirage?...
Russ Laraway Shares Why “The Big 3” Are the Secret to Being a Successful Leader 7 | 5
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Laraway breaks down why your leadership isn’t working—and how to fix it. Stuck in a cycle of vague goals, half-hearted feedback, and meaning...
Middle Managers: Dinosaurs or Essential Glue? 7 | 4
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you gut the glue holding your team together? Is middle management really dead weight, or are we cutting off the wrong limb? In this...
Ellen Pao On Breaking Tech’s Toxic Status Quo 7 | 3
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tech’s “meritocracy” is broken—Ellen Pao unpacks how to fix it. Alright, let’s get real—tech’s so-called “meritocracy” is doing mor...
Heather McGowan On Rebuilding Connection and Collaboration 7 | 2
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ditch the drama and rebuild connection where it counts. Feeling overwhelmed by workplace polarization, the loneliness epidemic, and the constant whi...
Best of: Unlock the Power of Rituals to Transform Your Work and Life 7 | 1
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday actions, when turned into rituals, can manage emotions and create a sense of meaning. Amy Sandler is joined by Harvard Business School Profe...
Best of: How to Communicate With Your Family During the Holidays 6 | 50
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Practicing Radical Candor with your family members this holiday season. Holiday communication with your family can be rife with stress. And while you...
How to Navigate the Messy Middle Between Ruinous Empathy & Obnoxious Aggression 6 | 49
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How the CORE method can help you thrive in the messy middle. Caught in the middle of a boss who’s all care but no action and a team lead who’s fu...
How to Care Personally When You Don’t Personally Care 6 | 48
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Showing respect when you just don’t connect. Ever feel like caring about a coworker is just...not in the cards? Same. Here’s the thing though –...
Introducing: The Radical Candor Podcast
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to the Radical Candor podcast to learn to love your job and kick ass at work without losing your humanity by practicing the principles of Rad...
Money Talks: Why Salary Secrets Are Hurting Your Team 6 | 47
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Uncovering the messy reality of salary secrecy. Pay transparency—yikes, it’s one of those topics that makes everyone squirm, but avoiding it does...
Promotions Gone Wrong? Why False Promises Wreck Trust at Work 6 | 46
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Missed promotions, broken promises, and the fallout that follows. Promotions gone wrong? Yeah, it’s a thing. On this episode, Kim and former Twitte...
Oversharing at Work: When TMI Tanks Trust 6 | 45
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fine line between transparency and TMI. Let’s get into it: oversharing at work — we’ve all done it, and we’ve all cringed after. But here...
Lessons from a Whistleblower: The Cost of Staying Silent with Susan Fowler Rigetti 6 | 44
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Rigetti on speaking up, keeping receipts, and why silence is never the answer. We’re shaking up the workplace and diving deep into the raw re...
Talking to Flat Earthers: Managing Post-Election Tension at Work With Denise Hamilton 6 | 43
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself—this episode is all about navigating workplace tension with Radical Candor. Kim and Amy team up with Denise Hamilton, author of Indiv...
How to Navigate a Nepo Baby Bully at Work 6 | 42
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Handling workplace bullying when family dynamics are involved. We need to talk about nepotism and workplace bullying, because WHEW, does it ever mess...
Say What? How to Measure Feedback Responses 6 | 41
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With feedback, how do you measure what matters? Kim, Jason, and Amy dive into the art of measuring feedback, emphasizing that it's not just about wha...
Navigating Disagreements: How to Challenge Feedback Effectively 6 | 40
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Effectively manage feedback you disagree with. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, we tackle a challenge that's at the heart of Radical Ca...
Building Pockets of Excellence: Introducing Radical Candor to Your Team 6 | 39
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast, Jason and Amy discuss how to introduce radical candor to teams effectively. They emphasize the importan...
The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership with Jacob Morgan 6 | 38
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim and Jacob Morgan, author of Leading with Vulnerability, discuss the power of vulnerability in leadership and its role in building trust and drivin...
Why Your Meetings Suck (And How to Fix Them): Insights from Dr. Steven Rogelberg 6 | 37
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the surprising science of meetings and how to make them suck less with Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, a renowned organizational psychologist and aut...
How Ruinous Empathy Ruins Praise 6 | 36
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Praise can be powerful, but when it’s vague, generic, or something you can say to a dog like "good job," it can backfire and do more harm than good....
Inclusion in Meetings: Kieran Snyder On In-Person vs. Remote Dynamics 6 | 35
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kieran Snyder, founder of nerd processor and co-founder of Textio, joins the Radical Candor podcast to explore inclusivity in meetings, revealing data...
Political Discussions at Work: Productive or Problematic? 6 | 34
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you handle political conversations at work without crossing boundaries or alienating colleagues? The team dives into the complex and often unco...
When Feedback Fails: Repairing Relationships After Feedback is Ignored 6 | 33
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feedback can be tough to give and at times even harder to receive. But what about when it’s ignored? Jason and Amy tackle a listener's challenging w...
Creating a Community 6 | 32
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Amy discuss the creation of Radical Candor's new online community designed to help people leaders stress less, build stronger relationships,...
Remarkably Candid: Insights from Guy Kawasaki 6 | 31
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Kim sit down with the remarkable Guy Kawasaki, Chief Evangelist at Canva and host of the Remarkable People podcast. The conversation delves in...
Workplace Harassment: Tackling Toxicity at Work 6 | 30
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim and Jason tackle a challenging listener question about dealing with severe workplace harassment. They explore the importance of managerial action,...
Building Better Relationships: The FAQ Finale 6 | 29
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the finale of the Radical Candor FAQs series, together Kim, Jason, and Amy answer a new round of most frequently asked questions about Radical Cand...
Feedback In Multigenerational Workplaces & More FAQs 6 | 28
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason shares his perspective on defining Radical Candor, addressing its misuse, and handling feedback in various work environments, including remote, ...
Radical Candor is Not an Excuse to Act Like a Jerk 6 | 27
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim and Amy answer some of the most frequently asked questions about Radical Candor in a fun and engaging quiz show format. They cover key topics such...
Radical Candor “Asks” Jeff Wetzler: The Foundational Skill of Asking Questions 6 | 26
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The fundamental skill of asking questions to solicit feedback and create a culture of Radical Candor. Kim sits down with Jeff Wetzler, author of "Ask:...
Radical Respect: The Jedi Mind Trick 6 | Bonus
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Radical Candor shares an episode of Radical Respect, where Kim and co-host Wesley Faulkner discuss the dreaded bloviating BSer with guest Ty...
Breaking the 'Word Police' Myth: How Inclusive Language Builds Stronger Teams 6 | 25
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim, Jason, and Amy discuss the importance of using inclusive language and the impact of non-inclusive language, often dismissed as being "too sensiti...
Faster, Smarter Communication: Matt Abrahams Gets Radically Candid 6 | 24
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim Scott interviews Matt Abrahams, a Stanford lecturer and author of "Think Faster, Talk Smarter." Mat...
The CORE of Radical Candor: A Deep Dive into Effective Feedback 6 | 23
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jason and Amy discuss the nuanced art of feedback using the CORE model—Context, Observation, Result, and nExt stEps, explaining how it can transform...
Beyond 'Sorry': How to Apologize and Mean It 6 | 22
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim, Jason, and Amy dive into the complexities of apologies, focusing on the difference between genuine regret and false apologies. Through role-play ...
Digital Overwhelm: Navigating App Overload at Work 6 | 21
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpack the complexities of digital communication in the workplace with Jason and Amy on this episode of the Radical Candor Podcast. They dissect the...
Two Managers, One Team: Making Co-Management Work 6 | 20
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim, Jason, and Amy address a listener's question about the challenges of implementing Radical Candor within a co-managed team. They dive into how dif...
What Should I be When I Grow Up? Cutting Through Career-Decision Chaos 6 | 19
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kim Scott and Amy Sandler to delve deep into the concept of choice overload, a common trap for many facing career decisions. They explain how ch...
Don't Let a Bad Boss Derail You: A Guide to Thriving 6 | 18
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understand and navigate the murky waters of toxic management.Hosts Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff, and Amy Sandler delve into the detrimental impact abusive ...
Listen, Challenge, Commit 6 | 17
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strategies for managers to communicate distinguishing feedback that is up for discussion versus directives that need to be followed.Kim and Jason answ...
The Power of Rituals at Work 6 | 16
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyday actions, when turned into rituals, can manage emotions and create a sense of control and purpose.For Stress Awareness Month, here's another B...
Best Of: Ally Love on Radical Candor and Real Success 6 | 15
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ally Love discusses the transformative power of Radical Candor in her career and personal life.In this Best Of Radical Candor, we revisit one of our m...
Think Fast, Talk Smart 6 | Bonus
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Radical Candor episode of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, hosted by our friend Matt Abrahms, is up for the Webby award for Best Individual Pod...
Succession Problems (Who Wants to Be a Manager?) 6 | 14
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve talked about knowing whether or not being a manager is right for you and manager burnout, but what if no one wants to be a manager at all? Kim...
Are Conferences & Retreats Worth It? The Radical Recap 6 | 13
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim is fresh back from SXSW where she was hosting a live episode of her other podcast Radical Respect — you may notice some bonus episodes of it in ...
Disrupting Bias In Management 6 | 12
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kim, Jason, and Amy discuss a listener's question about how to confront and disrupt bias in management at work for women working in male-dominated fie...
AI at Work 6 | 11
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Jason engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the impact of AI at work in the realm of Radical Candor. They delve into the evolution ...
Radical Collaboration With Vijaya Kaza 6 | 10
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Collaboration is probably the most used buzzword in the corporate world, yet it is often misunderstood. Vijaya Kaza, Chief Security Officer & Head of ...
Radical Respect — Indivisible
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is from the Radical Respect podcast with Kim Scott and Wesley Faulkner based on Kim's forthcoming book, Radical Respect: How to Wor...
Etiquette at Work 6 | 9
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sixty percent of employers will reportedly send employees to “office etiquette” training in 2024. Whether it’s folks returning to the office aft...
The Case for Common Human Decency 6 | 8
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Common human decency is something everyone deserves, but not everyone gets. Especially at work. Kim and Amy discuss a case study Kim learned about dur...