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Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you’re a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don’t forget to check out Kim Scott’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever.
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Are you the cool boss that everyone loves, but no one respects? Join Kim and Jason as they address a pressing question from a production supervisor struggling with their team's lack of accountability. Learn the importance of sharing personal stories, soliciting feedback, and giving timely criticism, all while remembering that accountability is an act of kindness. If you're struggling with setting boundaries and holding people accountable, we've got your back.
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Why Being a “Cool Boss” Backfires — And What to Do Instead
Stuck In a Ruinous Empathy Rut 5 | 11
Navigating Workplace Tensions: Stuck Between Ruinous Empathy and Obnoxious Aggression
Managing Resistance: How to Reset Expectations With Challenging Direct Reports
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Kim and Jason introduce a listener’s question from a self-described “too nice” boss.
(00:01:23) The Difference Between Nice and Kind
The distinction between being "nice" and being "kind" in leadership.
(00:03:13) Holding People Accountable
How accountability is a core leadership skill, not an act of cruelty.
(00:06:33) The Cost of Avoiding Accountability
Why Leadership requires addressing difficult behaviors early.
(00:11:39) Two Kinds of Respect: Earned vs. Given
The two definitions of respect and how managers can earn it.
(00:14:45) Emotional Labor of Leadership
How management is giving more than you get—by design.
(00:19:16) Confusing Strictness with Respect
Challenging the misconception that punishment creates respect.
(00:23:45) Holding Yourself Accountable
Using vulnerability to open a dialogue and reset expectations.
(00:25:44) Share Your Radical Candor Story
Sharing personal stories to introduce a cultural reset.
(00:28:27) Create a Shared Culture and Vocabulary
Advice on resetting workplace culture and team alignment.
(00:32:26) Radical Candor Tips
Actionable steps for building a culture of Radical Candor.
(00:33:24) Conclusion
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Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18
Saison 7 · Épisode 18
mercredi 30 avril 2025 • Durée 43:21
From malfunctioning WiFi to epic commutes and offices mysteriously out of toilet paper, the “return to office” era is serving up workplace absurdity on a silver platter. Jason and Amy blow past the corporate spin and get Radically Candid about the “back to the office” push: why it’s often more about control than collaboration, how companies overlook basic human needs, and the ways these policies can quietly erode trust, productivity, and psychological safety. From generational gripes to the myth that face time means innovation, they call out the real reasons so many leaders want butts in seats—and why those reasons rarely hold up. Who’s actually benefiting from all this office hoopla? Because at Radical Candor, we believe real leadership means listening, adapting, and making work suck a whole lot less—even if it means challenging the status quo.
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Cockroaches And Working In A Closet: Inside Trump's Return-To-Office Order | Reuters
No Toilet Paper And No Privacy: Returning To The Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos | The New York Times
Return To Office. Not Sure What To Do, A Bit Stressed. : R/Fednews
What Happened At Your Org After They Implemented Their Return To Work Policy? : R/Jobs
The Official List Of Every Company’s Back-To-Office Strategy | Hubble
Federal Workers Ordered Back To Office Find Shortages Of Desks, Wi-Fi And Toilet Paper
Does Returning To The Office Support Your Company’s Strategy? | HBR
How To Get Return To Office Right | McKinsey
RTO Mandate Trends In 2025: Why Forcing Employees Back To The Office Hurts Business | Hub Staff
New Research Suggests Remote Jobs Are Best For Company’s Bottom Line | Forbes
The Strength Of Weak Ties | Stanford Report
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Jason and Amy introduce the episode’s topic on return to office trends.
(00:01:28) The Radical Candor Remote Philosophy
Why the company is remote-first and the downsides of in-person work.
(00:06:41) Office Productivity & Innovation
Whether productivity and innovation improve when in office.
(00:10:27) Navigating Unwanted Change
Advice for employees facing unwanted return-to-office changes.
(00:16:13) Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Evaluating if you should start job hunting or try to adapt to the new reality.
(00:19:17) Burnout, Hybrid, and Hidden Costs
Research on burnout and the importance of workplace social connections.
(00:24:19) The Cost of Constant Interruptions
Challenges with distractions and productivity in office environments.
(00:30:22) Generational and Gender Gaps
Differences in RTO satisfaction in different demographics.
(00:32:07) Having Effective RTO Conversations
Advocating for your needs and establishing new office processes.
(00:35:29) Radical Candor Tips
Tips for employees and managers navigating return-to-office mandates.
(00:39:48) Conclusion
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From Change Agent to Change Enabler: Aman Kochar On Leadership & Growth 7 | 9
Saison 7 · Épisode 9
mercredi 26 février 2025 • Durée 01:05:03
Avoiding tough conversations? Lean in, speak up, and make them count.
Ever find yourself avoiding a tough conversation at work because, well…it’s just easier? We get it. But what if leaning into discomfort could actually make things better—for you, your team, and your company? In this episode, Kim and Amy sit down with Amandeep (Aman) Kochar, CEO of Baker & Taylor, to talk about how he uses Radical Candor to break down barriers, build trust, and create a culture where feedback fuels growth instead of fear. Aman gets real about his own struggles—navigating leadership as an underrepresented executive, learning to lead with vulnerability, and shifting from pushing change to making space for it. From leading a 200-year-old company through transformation to rethinking power dynamics in leadership, he lays out why transparency matters, how to handle resistance without backing down, and why the best leaders don’t just give feedback—they ask for it. The bottom line? Real change starts with real conversations. Ready to ditch the fear and lead with candor? Let’s go. Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.
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Amandeep Kochar - Baker & Taylor | LinkedIn
Baker & Taylor | About Our Leadership
Jeet and Fudge
Two Years After Buying Baker & Taylor, Aman Kochar Considers Its Mission
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(00:00:00) IntroductionKim and Amy welcome guest Amandeep (Aman) Kochar, CEO of Baker & Taylor.(00:00:58) The Meaning of a NameAman shares how his name reflects identity and leadership.(00:07:23) Leading a 200-Year-Old CompanyThe challenges of driving change in a legacy organization.(00:11:34) From Change Agent to Change EnablerGaining trust, embracing vulnerability, and leading with impact.(00:18:27) Overcoming ResistanceTackling workplace culture shifts and rebuilding trust.(00:24:18) Creating Open CommunicationImplementing town halls and fostering transparency.(00:30:00) Empowering EmployeesStrategies for shifting decision-making power to frontline employees.(00:34:28) Rethinking FeedbackTurning feedback into a tool for growth, not fear.(00:44:16) Repairing RelationshipsOvercoming negative perceptions and fostering collaboration.(00:47:15) Leadership & Self-ReflectionUnlearning cultural conditioning and using self awareness to grow.(00:52:51) Filtering FeedbackSeparating identity from work-related feedback to focus on growth.(00:53:58) Radical Candor TipsLessons on trust, feedback, and fostering change.(01:01:19) Conclusion
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Quiet Hiring—Opportunity or Dumpster Fire? 5 | 5
Saison 5 · Épisode 5
mercredi 8 mars 2023 • Durée 46:51
Quiet Hiring, Turnover Contagion and Layoff Survivor Guilt can lead to a culture of fear. Kim, Jason, Amy and Brandi discuss how when people are working out of fear, they start to avoid taking risks. They learn less, they grow less, they innovate less, and they become less than they could be.The way you treat people when times are tough determines whether you’ll get their best effort, a perfunctory effort, or an effort to sabotage you. When you treat people like cogs in a machine, you’ll get no more than you demand, and you create an incentive to break the machine.See the show notes >>Radical Candor Podcast Checklist
If you suddenly find yourself experiencing Quiet Hiring, talk to your manager about how you can leverage your new responsibilities toward your professional development goals. It’s also appropriate to ask how you’ll be compensated for doing additional work.
When you do have information that affects your team, commit to delivering it as soon as possible in a way that’s kind and clear. Allow the people who are left behind to ask questions and provide answers if you have them. If you don’t know the answer, it’s OK to admit that you don’t know, but be clear that you will deliver relevant news as soon as you have it.
If you’re a manager, have intentional Career Conversations with each person on your team. Let them know that you’re doing this in good faith and not to use it against them. Based on these conversations try to redistribute the work.
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The Emotional Toll of Being Laid Off 5 | 4
Saison 5 · Épisode 4
mercredi 22 février 2023 • Durée 52:23
Have you experienced a layoff? Jason hosts this episode of the Radical Candor podcast and interviews Amy, Kim and Brandi about layoffs. The team discusses layoffs from a few different perspectives — the most important one is the impact on people who are being laid off. The emotional and financial toll of being laid off is real. Amy says, "Looking back on it, it was a huge transformational time that set my life up in a way that I really wanted. But it felt like absolute sh*t in the process."See the show notes >>
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Absentee Management vs. Quiet Firing — What’s the Difference? 5 | 3
Saison 5 · Épisode 3
mercredi 8 février 2023 • Durée 44:43
Kim, Jason and Amy discuss absentee management and quiet firing. While these two things can feel the same to the person experiencing them, the thing that makes them different is the intention behind the behavior. Quiet firing happens when managers allow employees to have toxic experiences at work as a way to get them to quit. On the other hand, a more pervasive problem is well-intentioned bosses who practice absentee management. They’re that ghost boss who is rarely seen or heard from by their direct reports. What can you do if you work in this kind of environment? Listen to the episode to learn more.Radical Candor Podcast Checklist
Don’t hire people and never talk to them again. Being a hands-off manager is different than being an absentee manager. All managers should be having regular 1:1 meetings with their direct reports, actively soliciting feedback and having regular Career Conversations.
Don’t be a jerk. Quiet firing is gaslighting at its worst and junior high behavior at its best. It’s is no way to build a business or a solid team and will most certainly come back to bite you (seriously, people, watch Office Space!) If you need to let someone go for whatever reason, you can do so with Radical Candor.
If you are struggling with an absentee manager, a good way to engage them is by requesting a 1:1 meeting with your boss and sharing a challenge you are having and asking for their input, and letting them know when you will additional support from them. And setting some time on the calendar with them as a follow-up!
Before you throw your bike helmet against the wall and "rage quit," don't forget to "rage apply" for that job you really want.
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Are You 'Helping' or Micromanaging? 5 | 2
Saison 5 · Épisode 2
mercredi 25 janvier 2023 • Durée 40:47
A classic example of a micromanaging helicopter boss is Bill from the 1999 movie Office Space, the bad boss who spawned thousands of memes. He roams around the cubicle farm monitoring everyone’s activity and stops by to scold workers for minor mistakes like forgetting to put the cover sheet on their TPS reports.On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how to tell if the "helpful" guidance you're giving your team is actually veering off into micromanaging. If you want to be a kick-ass boss instead of having team members who want to kick your ass, this episode is a must-listen!Read the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/Podcast.
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What's Your Radical Candor Story? 5 | 1
Saison 5 · Épisode 1
mardi 10 janvier 2023 • Durée 29:07
Welcome to season 5 of the Radical Candor podcast! On this episode, we have a montage of Radical Candor, Manipulative Insincerity and Obnoxious Aggression stories from our coaches and core team. Chances are you can relate to one or more of these stories. If you have a story to share, send it to us at podcast@radicalcandor.com.
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Radical Candor Wipeouts Reimagined 4 | 17
Saison 4 · Épisode 17
mercredi 30 novembre 2022 • Durée 39:25
Ready for some roleplaying? On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy address how to respond to some specific scenarios with Radically Candid feedback that’s kind, clear, specific and sincere. If you truly want to get different results, you’re going to have to change your behavior. We know it’s hard, so we’re going to talk you through it.
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What Do Managers of Managers Do? (The Crank Call From Kim) 4 | 16
Saison 4 · Épisode 16
mardi 1 novembre 2022 • Durée 01:00:23
Does anyone actually want to be a manager of managers? And if so, what do these people actually do? On this episode of the Radical Candor podcast Kim, Jason and Amy discuss strategies for being an effective manager of managers. If you're managing people who manage other people, then you're managing managers. Whereas if you're managing individual contributors, you're managing a team. The most significant difference when you become a manager of managers is that now you have to become a thought partner, not just on the functional expertise and the business that they're running or the product that they're building, but you also have to be a thought partner to them on how they're managing their team.
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