Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity

Overview

Radical Candor is the sweet spot between managers who are obnoxiously aggressive on the one side and ruinously empathetic on the other. It's about providing guidance, which involves a mix of praise as well as criticism, delivered to produce better results and help employees develop their skills.

Key Takeaways

• Care personally while challenging directly
• Giving and receiving feedback effectively
• Building strong team relationships
• Avoiding ruinous empathy and obnoxious aggression

Who Should Read This Book?

Why Read Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity?

Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity is widely regarded as essential reading in the product leadershipspace for product managers. Kim Scott's insights have helped thousands of product professionals improve their craft and deliver better products.

Whether you're an aspiring product manager looking to break into the field or an experienced PM seeking to deepen your expertise in product leadership, this book provides practical frameworks and real-world examples that you can apply immediately.

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