Book description
This audiobook edition of Radical Candor represents a profound evolution in leadership literature, offering a masterclass in sustainable managerial excellence. Kim Scott's philosophy-caring personally while challenging directly-transcends conventional management paradigms, dismantling the false dichotomy between kindness and assertiveness. Endorsed by luminaries from Sheryl Sandberg to Daniel Pink and celebrated as a global bestseller across twenty languages, this revised edition resonates with exceptional timeliness. Scott's personal journey as a Google executive and Apple educator imbues the work with authentic authority, transforming abstract principles into actionable wisdom. The audiobook format proves particularly potent; Scott's measured, thoughtful delivery allows the nuances of compassionate candor to land with deliberate impact, inviting listeners to internalize rather than merely absorb the message. She dismantles perilous management traps-Obnoxious Aggression, Manipulative Insincerity, Ruinous Empathy-with clarity, demonstrating how radical candor cultivates psychological safety and drives collective achievement. Crucially, the work elevates feedback beyond transactional critique, framing it as a catalyst for mutual growth and shared purpose. Scott compellingly argues that the most effective leaders foster environments where team members feel valued while being empowered to excel. This philosophy fulfills leadership's essential triad: building cohesive teams, achieving results collaboratively, and nurturing a culture of compassionate candor. For organizations seeking to move beyond outdated, hierarchical models, Radical Candor provides not merely guidance but a transformative framework. Its enduring relevance-evidenced by its adoption within the Radical Candor executive education company and its status as required reading for elite institutions-confirms its place as a cornerstone of modern leadership discourse. This audiobook transcends instruction; it offers a renewed vision for human-centered, high-performance workplaces where respect and rigor coexist. Scott's voice, calm yet unwavering, makes the philosophy feel both accessible and indispensable-a necessary recalibration for leaders navigating today's complex professional landscape.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience