Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler
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The Cost of the Move-Fast-Break-Things Mentality 7 | 17
48 minutes Posted Apr 23, 2025 at 7:00 am.
) Introduction
) Mistakes, Innovation, and Safety
) Ebola Funding Fallout
) When Speed Isn’t the Answer
) Accountability & Power
) Scale Changes the Stakes
) Metrics That Mislead
) Debate Fuels Innovation
)  Power, Politics, and Platforms
) Inside Content Moderation
) Why Oversight Is So Hard
) Radical Candor Tips
) Conclusion
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Move fast, break things, and hope no one notices? Not so fast. In this episode, Kim and Jason rip into the shiny promise of speed at all costs—and the very real damage it leaves behind. From slashing vital research to chasing clicks with outrage bait, they expose how a lack of debate, accountability, and thoughtful decision-making can spiral into chaos. This isn’t just about tech; it’s about what happens when leaders skip the hard conversations and dodge the consequences. Drawing from their own experiences, they make the case for cultures that value learning over ego, action over excuses, and why psychological safety isn’t just nice to have—it’s non-negotiable. It’s a no-BS look at what happens when no one’s allowed to say, “Hey, maybe let’s not.”
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Chapters:
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Kim and Jason introduce the episode's topic of the "move fast and break things" philosophy.
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Why admitting errors is key to progress—even in high-stakes fields.
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A case study in reckless decisions and real-world impact.
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How context matters—from search engines to nuclear plants.
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The erosion of checks and balances in tech and government.
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Why today’s tech giants can’t play by startup rules.
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How measuring engagement drives harmful content.
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Why creating space for disagreement leads to better outcomes.
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How tech companies avoid regulation and the need for public input
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Kim’s Google stories and the need for democratic input.
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The difficulty of encouraging informed debate in organizations.
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Tips for moving fast without breaking what matters most.
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