About this episode
Part 1: In this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff sits down with Jason Rosoff, CEO and Co-founder of Radical Candor, to discuss the importance of candid feedback in leadership. They explore the key concepts of Kim Scott’s book Radical Candor, including the crucial balance of caring personally while challenging directly. Jason shares insights from his time at Khan Academy and how radical candor can transform educational leadership. This engaging conversation reveals the practical strategies leaders can adopt to foster a culture of open communication and effective teamwork.
Part 2: In this episode of Leader Chat, Jeff continues the 2nd half of his insightful discussion with Jason Rosoff on Radical Candor. We dive into the nuances of persuasion vs. manipulation, the significance of debate, and the importance of soliciting feedback from a leadership perspective. Discover why effective leadership is essential and how to cultivate a culture of honest feedback and growth in educational institutions. This episode is packed with strategies to enhance relationships and performance within your team.
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Jason Rosoff is the CEO and co-founder of Radical Candor. He has helped all kinds of organizations, from tiny startups to the giants in the Fortune 100, realize the power of creating a more Radically Candid culture. Through this work, he’s helped hundreds of companies develop real human relationships between team members and through those relationships, achieve amazing results collaboratively.