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Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Kim, Jason and Amy unite to answer even more FAQs about Radical Candor.
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 Candor. They explore how Radical Candor operates across different cultures and discuss strategies for managing defensiveness in feedback. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they illustrate how to apply Radical Candor both at work and at home. The episode also delves into the importance of building authentic relationships, increasing employee retention, and enhancing team productivity through clear and compassionate communication. Concluding with the handy Radical Candor checklist, this episode is packed with insights to help listeners become better leaders and communicators.
Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.
Episode Links:

• How To Navigate Feedback Conversations On Diverse Teams | Radical Candor
• Radical Candor Cultural Differences
• Radical Candor Knows No Boundaries
• Responding To Negative Feedback: 5 Ways To Disagree | Radical Candor
• Navigating Emotional Reactions at Work | Radical Candor 2 |16
• Tacoma Narrows Bridge history - Bridge - Lessons from failure
• Radical Respect | Amazon Books
• Applying Radical Candor To Dysfunctional Family Dynamics | Radical Candor
• The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling
• Radical Candor Q&A: Jason Answers Our Most Frequently Asked Questions 6 | 28
• Radical Candor Q&A: Kim Answers Our Most Frequently Asked Questions 6 | 27

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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Kim, Jason and Amy introduce the episode's topic of Radical Candor FAQs.

(00:00:24) Radical Candor in Different Cultures
How Radical Candor varies across cultures and the importance of adjusting communication styles.

(00:07:22) Defensive Reactions to Feedback
Advice for dealing with defensive reactions when giving feedback.

(00:09:16) Three Stories of Defensive Reactions
Three personal stories illustrating different approaches to handling defensive reactions to feedback.

(00:13:32) Managing Emotions and Defensiveness
Managing one's own emotions and defensiveness when providing feedback.

(00:20:13) Addressing Power Dynamics
Power dynamics when dealing with physically or hierarchically intimidating individuals.

(00:29:20) Radical Candor at Home
Applying Radical Candor in personal relationships and its benefits at home

(00:36:34) Radical Candor as a Communication Model
Radical Candor being not just a feedback model but a comprehensive communication model.

(00:38:25) Building Collaborative Relationships
How Radical Candor fosters collaboration, improves relationships, and increases employee productivity.

(00:44:21) Radical Candor Tips
Summary of key tips from the episode for practicing Radical Candor.

(00:45:43) Conclusion