Radical Candor
Kim Scott
16 people recommended it in 12 threads, 2018–2023.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
Radical Candor is easily the most impactful leadership book I've read. I've always struggled with finding the balance between being direct without being a jerk and being compassionate without being ineffective.
Radical Candor by Kim Scott. By far the best management book that I have read, it changed my way of thinking when it comes to leading a team.
Recommend "radical candor" it has totally changed my management style and it applicable to both managers and non managers
Just last week I sat through a meeting where no one was listening to one another, elephants were being buried underground, and we were becoming more divided. Taking a cue from ‘Radical Candor’, I invited the room’s abstract complaints and negativity to focus on me, specifically.
Radical Candor -- Gives a great framework for candid conversations and empathy which IMO are the most important thing! Clear #1 in my list.
As soon as you start hiring people, strongly recommend reading "Radical Candor" [1].
Radical candor by Kim Scott. Was an eye opener for me.
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