Radical Candor: Not Pulling Punches

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In this episode we discuss Kim Scott’s book Radical Candor. Her book will not be found in the family section, because it’s a business book, but stay with us here, radical candor is basically being honest. Doesn’t sound radical, but being honest isn’t always easy. Caring is easy, as parents we care. What Scott talks about is challenging ourselves to get outside our comfort zone or care, and also challenging the individual we love to be honest. Adolescents aren’t stupid, they are also not notoriously honest. Often, we humans, be it in a business or family setting, tip into caring to the point that we are dishonest. This is not a healthy relationship, and no one is well served.

In previous episodes we’ve mentioned the Positive Discipline principle of being Kind and Firm, Caring and Challenging is just pretty much a grown-up version of the same principle. Challenging is not questioning; challenging is a way, perhaps one of the best, to show that you care.

Practice: Identify your fears. This will allow you to lead with honest care AKA Radical Candor.

Radical Candor the book

Ted Talk: Kim Scott on How to Lead with Radical Candor

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