Radical Candor: Communication at Work Finding One More Molecule of Hope with Debbie Millman 7 | 20
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May 14, 2025 
Debbie Millman, a renowned designer, author, and educator, dives into the messy side of creativity and growth during this eye-opening conversation. She shares how failure and self-doubt can pave the way for success, emphasizing that confidence isn’t magic. Through her gardening journey, she reveals lessons on patience and asking for help. Debbie's new book, 'Love Letter to a Garden,' intertwines personal struggles with newfound hope and even includes a delicious tomato sauce recipe from her wife, Roxane Gay. It's a delightful reminder to embrace the messiness and plant something.
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Communicate Through Presence and Space
- Be aware that who you are and how you show up matters as much as your ideas.
- Give your team intellectual and creative space to develop meaningful work.
Fairness in Demanding Leadership
- Be demanding but fair when managing others; expect hard work and commitment.
- Focus on the quality of work and who people bring to it, not just hours worked.
Build Confidence through Doing
- Confidence comes from successfully repeating an activity, not from waiting to feel confident first.
- Start doing the work to build real confidence over time.
