Making amends and fostering better communication Kim, Jason, and Amy dive into the complexities of apologies, focusing on the difference between genuine regret and false apologies. Through role-play and insightful analysis, they explore common pitfalls such as deflecting blame, making excuses, and failing to acknowledge the impact of one’s actions. They emphasize the importance of sincere apologies and provide actionable tips for making amends and fostering better communication in the workplace. Tune in to learn how to transform “I’m sorry” from hollow words into meaningful actions. Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast. Episode Links: Fake Apologies Are on the Rise | The AtlanticHow to Apologize Like You Mean It | The New York TimesThe Power of Apologies | Harvard UniversityThe Art of a Heartfelt Apology | Harvard University5 Ways to Recognize and Respond to an Insincere Apology | PsychCentralThe Narcissist's Prayer | The Life DoctorOn Repentance and Repair | Danya RuttenbergHow To Encourage Feedback Between Others In The Workplace | Radical CandorFried Green Tomatoes Movie Clip: Parking Lot Rage | YouTubeConnect: WebsiteInstagramTikTokLinkedInFacebookXYouTubeChapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Kim, Jason, and Amy introduce the episode on the importance of knowing how to apologize and explore false apologies. (00:01:21) Role Play: "Sorry, Not Sorry" Sam vs. Patient Pam A role play exercise to highlight common false apologies. (00:04:28) Breakdown of False Apologies The hosts analyze the role play, explaining why statements like "I'm an a*****e" and "I was just kidding" are problematic. br...