#192: Kim ScottThe Hidden Cost of Being Too Nice in Leadership
What\u2019s the real cost of being too nice? It\u2019s more than you might think. Many leaders, especially small business owners, fall into the trap of \u201cruinous empathy\u201d, which is the failure to provide essential feedback due to the fear of hurting someone's feelings. Avoiding difficult confrontations might feel like the right thing to do\u2014but it\u2019s actually a fast track to mediocrity.\xa0
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Join hosts Bobby Richards and James Sweeting as they sit down with Kim Scott, author of Radical Candor, to dive into the dangers of avoiding tough conversations. In this episode, Kim shares her powerful Radical Candor framework, breaking down how leaders can strike the perfect balance between caring personally and challenging directly. You'll learn how to move beyond "ruinous empathy," build stronger, more effective teams, and create a culture of honest feedback that drives real results. Listen in and discover specific strategies to give feedback that\u2019s both clear and compassionate, helping you create a more accountable and high-performing team!
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