Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Radical Candor: Communication at Work
Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler
The Evil Translator & The Fundamental Attribution Error (Best of) 7 | 21
46 minutes Posted May 21, 2025 at 7:00 am.
) Introduction
) Humility Before Feedback
) The Empty Boat
) Blame the System or the Person?
) Building Relationships to Overcome Bias
) Reframing How We Give Feedback
) Feedback Without Personality Labels
) The CORE (or CORN) Framework
) Real-World Examples of CORE
) CORE Keeps Feedback Focused
) Internal Critic and Self-Compassion
) Managing Sensitive Team Members
) From Furious to Curious
) Radical Candor Tips
) Conclusion
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On this Best of episode of the Radical Candor podcast, Kim, Jason and Amy discuss how the fundamental attribution error makes us more likely to use personality attributes to explain someone else’s behavior rather than considering our own behavior or situational factors that were probably the real cause of the behavior. This is where the “not about personality” part of Radical Candor comes into play. Plus, Jason shares a hilarious (and painfully relatable) story about the “evil little translator” in his head that used to turn even well-meaning feedback into: 🗣️ “You’re terrible. You’re completely incompetent. It’s a miracle you tied your shoes this morning.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Tune in, laugh, and maybe rethink the way you hear feedback.
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Beware The Fundamental Attribution Error: Radical Candor Podcast 5 | 8 
6 Tips for Giving Helpful Feedback
Get to the CORE of Giving Radically Candid Feedback
Fundamental attribution error – Wikipedia
Fundamental Attribution Error: What It Is & How to Avoid It
Giving Feedback: 4 Ways To Avoid Personalizing It
Fundamental Attribution Error – The Decision Lab
The Three Components of Self-Compassion
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Chapters:
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Amy, Kim, and Jason introduce the episode topic of the Fundamental Attribution Error.
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Why feedback opens the door to better understanding and solutions.
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A parable highlighting how misjudgments stem from our own triggers.
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How systemic forces shape behavior more than we realize.
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Whether relationships reduce our tendency to make assumptions.
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How a simple language shift transforms conflict into connection.
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How focusing on action makes feedback more impactful.
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Overview of a framework that makes feedback clear and actionable.
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An example of how CORE could have de-escalated a situation.
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How CORE shifts feedback from past-focused to future-focused.
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Unpacking how our harsh inner voice colors how we hear feedback.
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How to support colleagues with self-doubt through clarity and care.
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Alternatives to personality-based criticism to make feedback constructive.
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Practical, actionable tips for giving and receiving feedback with care.
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