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Kim Scott

Kim Scott is an American author, executive coach, and former Apple and Google executive who writes about management, feedback, and workplace culture. She is best known for Radical Candor and Just Work; Radical Candor became a widely used leadership guide and has been translated into more than 20 languages.

传记与作者历程

Kim Scott grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where novels were her first intellectual attachment long before management became her subject. At Princeton she studied Slavic literature, channeling an early fascination with the Cold War into work on nuclear-war scenarios and then, after graduation, into post-Soviet Russia. In Moscow she did research, worked at an investment fund, and helped start a diamond-cutting factory, an experience that convinced her that management was not mainly about money but about whether people believed their boss cared about their lives and safety. She later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School and also managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo. ((https://paw.princeton.edu/article/work-management-kim-scott-indeed-radical-candor))

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名言

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No, I hate giving feedback. That's why I wrote the book
-TED Podcast: Why Kim Scott thinks you need to ask for feedback
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People don’t only suck. They can always get better
-TED Podcast: Why Kim Scott thinks you need to ask for feedback
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Don't dish it out before you prove you can take it
-TED Podcast: Why Kim Scott thinks you need to ask for feedback
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You wanna make sure that you're listening with the intent to understand, not to respond
-TED Podcast: Why Kim Scott thinks you need to ask for feedback
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Radical Candor gets measured not at the speaker’s mouth, but at the listener’s ear
-How to Use the Radical Candor Framework
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Giving immediate feedback is one of the most important things a manager can do
-Don't Save It Up
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Feedback should be a conversation, not a monologue
-A Letter to a Young Employee
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You don't have to be passionate about your job
-The Problem With Passion

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Lead with Radical Candor
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Lead with Radical Candor

In today's fast-paced work environment, leaders often struggle to balance directness with empathy. This plan is designed for managers and aspiring leaders who need to drive performance through honest communication while building deep, lasting rapport with their teams.

1 h 12 m3 章节
Culture, Leadership & Mindfulness
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Culture, Leadership & Mindfulness

In today's volatile business landscape, technical skill alone is insufficient for effective leadership. This program is designed for managers and executives who want to combine emotional intelligence with strategic change management to build high-performance, conscious organizations.

4 h 52 m4 章节
Learn Scandinavian management
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Learn Scandinavian management

Scandinavian management practices have consistently produced some of the world's most innovative companies and highest employee satisfaction rates. This learning plan is ideal for leaders, managers, and organizational designers who want to move beyond traditional hierarchical models toward more human-centered, trust-based approaches. Whether you're transforming an existing organization or building a new one, these Nordic principles offer proven frameworks for creating engaged, productive, and sustainable workplaces.

4 h 24 m4 章节
Social Skills, Gender, Tech & Innovation
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Social Skills, Gender, Tech & Innovation

In an era where technical skill must meet human-centric leadership, this plan bridges the gap between social intelligence and digital innovation. It is ideal for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs looking to foster inclusive, tech-forward cultures while mastering the art of modern communication.

5 h 22 m4 章节
Mastering Human Behavior, Tech & Leadership
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Mastering Human Behavior, Tech & Leadership

In an era of rapid digital shift, success requires a blend of psychological insight and technical fluency. This plan is designed for aspiring leaders and tech managers who want to master the intersection of human behavior, digital strategy, and organizational culture.

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The Strategic Communicator
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The Strategic Communicator

Effective leadership requires more than technical expertise; it demands the ability to align diverse teams and speak the language of executives. This learning plan is designed for emerging leaders and managers who need to master high-stakes communication and foster trust through psychological safety.

1 h 12 m3 章节
Tech, Culture, Business & Personal Growth
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Tech, Culture, Business & Personal Growth

In an era of rapid digital shift, success requires a blend of technical fluency, strategic business acumen, and strong interpersonal leadership. This plan is designed for aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs who want to master both the hard skills of digital business and the soft skills of culture-building and personal growth.

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Navigate Hard Talks with Grace
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Navigate Hard Talks with Grace

In today’s workplace, the ability to address friction without damaging relationships is a critical leadership skill. This plan is designed for managers and professionals who want to transform stressful confrontations into constructive breakthroughs.

1 h 36 m4 章节

社区声音

"Kim Scott has a well-earned reputation as a kickass boss and a voice that CEOs take seriously"

Daniel Pink

"In this powerful and perceptive book, Kim Scott offers a bold vision - a workplace where respect and collaboration prevail over domination and conformity"

Daniel H. Pink

"Kim Scott is one of Silicon Valley’s most respected leadership experts"

Robert Glazer

"Kim Scott’s insights will help you be a better leader and create a more effective organization"

Sheryl Sandberg

"Kim Scott carefully explains how bias, prejudice and bullying undermine all organizations—even those with the best of intentions"

Henry Louis Gates Jr

"From lessons she learned the hard way, Kim Scott presents a practical framework for how to make work more just"

Gretchen Rubin

"Kim Scott knows what makes a good boss"

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