In this episode of the Radical Candor podcast, we tackle a challenge that's at the heart of Radical Candor: what to do when you receive feedback you don't agree with. It's a question we get all the time, and it's crucial because how we handle these moments can make or break our relationships at work. The team gets into the get into the nitty-gritty of how to respond to tough feedback and suggests specific phrases you can use to show you're listening, even if you're not fully on board.
(00:00:00) Introduction Jason and Amy introduce the live streaming episode about disagreeing with feedback.
(00:02:23) Listener Question: Disagreeing with Feedback A listener's question about how to handle feedback they disagree with.
(00:03:42) The Pocket Veto: The Dangers of Silent Disagreement The concept of a "pocket veto" and why it's harmful to silently disagree with feedback.
(00:05:27) Strategies to Handle Disagreement Tips on how to approach feedback in the moment.
(00:11:02) How to Create Space for Disagreement Inviting challenges during feedback conversations to foster honest communication.
(00:16:19) The “Listen, Challenge, Commit” Framework The “Listen, Challenge, Commit” approach, which helps to handle feedback.
(00:19:10) Personal Experiences with Feedback A personal story about learning to approach feedback with curiosity and humility.
(00:27:51) Following Up After Formal Feedback How to approach follow-up conversations after receiving formal feedback.
(00:34:58) Psychological Safety and Radical Candor A listener question on the link between psychological safety and Radical Candor.
(00:41:11) Creating a Culture of Learning with Radical Candor Examples of workplace rituals that reinforce Radical Candor and continuous learning.
(00:45:29) Metaphors for Radical Candor Using metaphors to understand Radical Candor in communication.
(00:49:17) The Radical Candor Quadrants Whether people tend to fall more frequently into one of the Radical Candor quadrants.
(00:54:09) Radical Candor Tip Tips on practicing Radical Candor, emphasizing listening, identifying, and committing to feedback.
(00:57:17) Conclusion
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