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Radical Candor: Communication at Work

The surprising data on inclusivity in different meeting settings.
Kieran Snyder, founder of nerd processor and co-founder of Textio, joins the Radical Candor podcast to explore inclusivity in meetings, revealing data-driven insights from her research on in-person versus remote settings. Kieran discusses the dynamics of interruptions, idea credit-taking, and the impact of power and gender on participation. With over 1,100 hours of meeting data analyzed, she sheds light on the complexities of remote work, the significance of structured agendas, and the importance of leadership in fostering inclusive environments. The episode offers practical tips for leaders to enhance meeting engagement and navigate the evolving landscape of workplace communication.
Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.
Episode Links:

• Dear Manager, You’re Holding Too Many Meetings | HBR
• Why Gender Bias Makes Giving Feedback Hard For Everyone | Radical Candor
• Radically Inclusive Virtual Workshops: Real-Time Learnings From Zoom | Radical Candor
• 7 Leadership Communication Skills For Managing A Remote Team | Radical Candor
• Nerd Processor
• Kieran Snyder - Nerd Processor | Linkedin
• Performance Review Gender Bias: High-Achieving Women Are 'abrasive' | Fortune
• The Price All Women Pay For Gender Bias | Forbes

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Chapters:

(00:00:00) Introduction
Amy and Kim introduce Kieran Snyder, founder of Nerd Processor, to discuss inclusivity in meetings.

(00:02:36) The Abrasive Trap
The abrasiveness trap and how high-performing women are more often criticized.

(00:07:27) Power Dynamics in Meetings
How power dynamics influence interruptions in meetings.

(00:14:27) In-Person vs. Remote Meetings: Research
Kieran’s study comparing remote and in-person meetings to measure inclusivity.

(00:18:02) Meeting Participation Rates
The changes in participation rates as meeting size increases.

(00:20:27) Gender Differences in Meeting Participation
The impact remote meetings have on women's participation rates.

(00:27:42) Idea Annexation vs. Spotlighting
The concept of idea annexation and the importance of idea spotlighting.

(00:32:22) Dynamics of “I Told You So”
Usage of “I told you so” in meetings and the demographic variations.

(00:36:52) Practical Tips for Inclusive Meetings
Tips on fostering inclusive meeting environments.

(00:43:14) Balancing Remote Work and Inclusivity
The trade-offs between diversity and ensuring inclusivity in meetings.

(00:47:53) Leadership in Meeting Inclusivity
The importance of leadership in setting inclusive meeting norms.

(00:51:10) How to Connect
Information on how to connect with Kieran Snyder.

(00:52:38) Conclusion