Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Kim Scott: The Power of Radical Respect and Candor
May 8, 2024
Kim Scott, author of 'Radical Respect' and 'Radical Candor', joins Guy Kawasaki to discuss creating collaborative cultures and the importance of radical respect. They share stories from Scott's diverse background, including starting a diamond-cutting factory in Moscow and coaching executives at tech companies. The conversation covers confronting bias and prejudice in the workplace, promoting fair decision-making, and fostering respect in male-dominated spaces.
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Respect As A Birthright, Not A Reward
- Radical respect means giving every person basic regard for who they are, not respect you earn by achievements.
- It pairs collaboration-friendly environments with honoring individuality to maximize team and personal strength.
From Joke To Policy In A Biased Comment
- Kim returned from maternity leave and a colleague said his wife didn't work because it's better for children; she first joked, then used an It-statement.
- She invoked policy and common sense to stop the conversation and protect boundaries.
HR Faces An Agency Problem
- HR serves three constituencies: the company, managers, and employees, which creates an agency problem.
- Learn how HR operates at your company before assuming it will act solely as your advocate.