Radical Candor®

New Year, New Goals! Start 2025 off strong with these tips on how to set your team up for success using Radical Candor. 🧡

Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo and your kind words! It’s incredible to see your team embracing Radical Candor together. Here’s to many more meaningful conversations and continued growth as a team! 🧡

In today’s fast-paced and often polarized world, rebuilding connection and collaboration at work feels more important than ever. During my recent conversation with Kim Scott and Amy Sandler, we discussed how Radical Candor® and intentional curiosity can help bridge divides—and foster the kind of teamwork that drives innovation and belonging. One thing I’ve learned is that meaningful connection often starts with a shift in mindset. Instead of asking, “Why do you believe that?” try asking, “How did you come to believe that?” That small reframe can lead to profound understanding. We also talked about the importance of listening—not just hearing words, but truly engaging with the people on your team. In my work as a future-of-work strategist, I’ve seen firsthand how empowering managers to listen to their frontline workers unlocks innovation, improves morale, and builds trust. Our shared humanity is what will get us through challenging times. Small actions—a question, a moment of curiosity, or even a shared story about a favorite book or sports team—can reignite the connection we’ve lost. What’s one way you’re fostering collaboration and connection in your team or community? Let’s inspire each other to lead with intention and care. 🎧 Hit play and start transforming your workplace today: Radical Candor Podcast https://lnkd.in/eNFBB8iH #FutureOfWork #Leadership #RadicalCandor #Connection #listening #solvetomorrowsproblems Potentially of interest to: Liz Mancini Ellen DiResta Mark C. Crowley Kirk Myers Brian Palmer, CMM Reuben Young Reuben Carranza Monica Abangan Josh Linkner Alison Levine Cassandra Worthy Danielle Sweeney Ken Sterling, Esq., MBA Barrett Cordero Alison Lands, CEcD, PMP Jennifer Sertl Annalie Killian

Nepotism in the workplace can manifest in ways that are both overt and subtle, from explicit job offers to favoritism in promotions or pay increases. At its core, nepotism prioritizes personal connections over merit, often leading to lowered morale, decreased productivity, and damaged trust among team members. Read Kim's latest #RadicalRespect newsletter. #workplacebullying #nepotism #radicalcandor

Discover how Radical Candor and curiosity can bridge workplace divides. Insights from Heather McGowan on fostering connection and collaboration in a polarized world.

Want to set your team up for success in 2025? It's time to create a culture of Radical Candor so you can achieve more as a team than you ever could on your own.

Workplace polarization got you walking on eggshells? Loneliness and division are more than just buzzwords—they’re barriers to real collaboration. On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim Scott, Amy Sandler, and Heather E. McGowan tackle the messy middle of workplace dynamics. Whether it’s breaking down walls with curiosity or listening to what’s not being said, this is your roadmap to creating a team that actually works together.#radicalcandor #radicalcandorpodcast 🎧 https://bit.ly/3DX5Izd

Great feedback inspires action. Praise isn’t just about making someone feel good - it’s about showing them what to keep doing and why it matters. Let’s celebrate the wins and help each other grow. 🧡 What’s the best praise you’ve received recently? Share below! #RadicalCandor #Leadership #TeamGrowth

Let’s make 2025 the year of impactful feedback! Whether it’s praise or criticism, your words have the power to fuel growth and build trust. Check out these three simple tips to refine your feedback game: 1. Be Specific: Skip the generic “Good job” and focus on what truly worked. 2. Be Timely: Strike while the iron’s hot—feedback is most effective when it’s fresh. 3. Be Clear and Kind: Build your team up with feedback that’s constructive, not crushing. Remember, feedback isn’t just about fixing mistakes - it’s about helping your team shine. Ready to up your feedback game? 🧡 #RadicalCandor #LeadershipTips #FeedbackMatters #TeamGrowth #Leadership

The start of a new year is the perfect time to embrace growth, deepen connections, and set the tone for collaboration. One of my favorite ways to do this is by asking, “What’s one thing I could do to make it easier to work with me?” It’s a small question with a big impact. Opening the door to feedback shows you care personally and are willing to challenge yourself to grow. It’s a powerful way to model Radical Candor® and to build trust with your team, your peers, or even your family. Starting the year with curiosity and humility isn’t just about being a better leader - it’s about creating stronger, more meaningful relationships. Let’s make 2025 the year we all lean into learning, listening, and leading with Radical Candor. What’s one question you’ll ask to start the year off right? I’d love to hear it! :)