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Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity.
Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you’re a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don’t forget to check out Kim Scott’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever.
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Ready to love your job, crush your career goals, and become the kind of leader everyone actually wants to work with?
Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity.
Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you’re a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don’t forget to check out Kim Scott’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever.
Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18
Radical Candor: Communication at Work
44 minutes
3 months ago
Returning to the Office & Remembering Why We Left 7 | 18
From malfunctioning WiFi to epic commutes and offices mysteriously out of toilet paper, the “return to office” era is serving up workplace absurdity on a silver platter. Jason and Amy blow past the corporate spin and get Radically Candid about the “back to the office” push: why it’s often more about control than collaboration, how companies overlook basic human needs, and the ways these policies can quietly erode trust, productivity, and psychological safety. From generational gripes to the myth that face time means innovation, they call out the real reasons so many leaders want butts in seats—and why those reasons rarely hold up. Who’s actually benefiting from all this office hoopla? Because at Radical Candor, we believe real leadership means listening, adapting, and making work suck a whole lot less—even if it means challenging the status quo.
Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.
Episode Links:
Transcript
Cockroaches And Working In A Closet: Inside Trump's Return-To-Office Order | Reuters
No Toilet Paper And No Privacy: Returning To The Office, Federal Workers Walk Into Chaos | The New York Times
Return To Office. Not Sure What To Do, A Bit Stressed. : R/Fednews
What Happened At Your Org After They Implemented Their Return To Work Policy? : R/Jobs
The Official List Of Every Company’s Back-To-Office Strategy | Hubble
Federal Workers Ordered Back To Office Find Shortages Of Desks, Wi-Fi And Toilet Paper
Does Returning To The Office Support Your Company’s Strategy? | HBR
How To Get Return To Office Right | McKinsey
RTO Mandate Trends In 2025: Why Forcing Employees Back To The Office Hurts Business | Hub Staff
New Research Suggests Remote Jobs Are Best For Company’s Bottom Line | Forbes
The Strength Of Weak Ties | Stanford Report
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Jason and Amy introduce the episode’s topic on return to office trends.
(00:01:28) The Radical Candor Remote Philosophy
Why the company is remote-first and the downsides of in-person work.
(00:06:41) Office Productivity & Innovation
Whether productivity and innovation improve when in office.
(00:10:27) Navigating Unwanted Change
Advice for employees facing unwanted return-to-office changes.
(00:16:13) Should You Stay or Should You Go?
Evaluating if you should start job hunting or try to adapt to the new reality.
(00:19:17) Burnout, Hybrid, and Hidden Costs
Research on burnout and the importance of workplace social connections.
(00:24:19) The Cost of Constant Interruptions
Challenges with distractions and productivity in office environments.
(00:30:22) Generational and Gender Gaps
Differences in RTO satisfaction in different demographics.
(00:32:07) Having Effective RTO Conversations
Advocating for your needs and establishing new office processes.
(00:35:29) Radical Candor Tips
Tips for employees and managers navigating return-to-office mandates.
(00:39:48) Conclusion
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Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Ready to love your job, crush your career goals, and become the kind of leader everyone actually wants to work with?
Welcome to the Radical Candor podcast, where you'll learn how to kick ass at work without losing your humanity. Host Amy Sandler and Radical Candor co-founders Kim Scott and Jason Rosoff to break down how you can Care Personally and Challenge Directly — the deceptively simple but powerful formula for building stronger teams, giving (and getting) better feedback, and leading with heart and clarity.
Each episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and actionable tips to help you do the best work of your life while building the best relationships of your career. Whether you’re a manager, a team player, or dreaming bigger for your future, this is the podcast that will change how you show up at work — and in life. P.S. Don’t forget to check out Kim Scott’s New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity! Want even more Radical Candor? Join the Radical Candor Community — free forever.
