Kim Scott is an esteemed author, leader, and coach specializing in optimal workplace communication strategies. With her bestselling books Radical Candor and Radical Respect, Kim revolutionizes leadership approaches, emphasizing the balance between personal care and direct challenges. She is Co-founder of Radical Candor and a member of faculties at many companies, including Dropbox, Twitter, Apple University, and Google, where she offers insights into creating collaborative and respectful corporate cultures. In this episode… What if negative feedback could actually be a springboard for growth rather than a setback? Could the manner in which we challenge others actually be stifling potential? Is there a way to deliver criticism that empowers rather than deflates? Kim Scott, the acclaimed author of Radical Candor and Radical Respect, provides actionable insights into evolving beyond traditional command-and-control leadership structures. By emphasizing a balance between genuine care and direct challenge, Kim has developed frameworks that help leaders foster environments of collaboration and respect. From her experiences at Google to managing a pediatric clinic in Kosovo, Kim offers a rich perspective on human interactions within leadership settings. She delves into her unique approach, which is centered on optimizing individual strengths within a team while upholding a culture of honest feedback. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Kim Scott, esteemed author and Co-founder of Radical Candor LLC, about nurturing a climate of candid feedback and respect in the workplace. Kim dissects her radical candor and respect frameworks, sharing stories and examples that will resonate with anyone looking to improve their approach to leadership.