A new workplace trend suggests that “radical candor” is the secret to being a good boss. But is blunt criticism an effective way to manage employees? Too many managers shy away from providing ...

MENLO PARK, Calif., May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Today's workplaces are currently experiencing a growing trust gap between employees and company leadership. The primary pain points include a new ...

Stop for a moment and remember the last time you gave someone feedback. How did it go? If your feedback fell flat, you’re not alone. Feedback fails are frustratingly common. In fact, according to ...

Is honesty really the best policy at the workplace? Some employers believe that a few little white lies might help them avoid uncomfortable situations and confrontations. It’s common for some to spare ...

Bluntness is back in style, especially in the business world. Yet its face has changed dramatically from the old-fashioned, prickly schoolmarm's “spare the rod, spoil the child” approach. Today’s ...

Radical Candor, as described by the author, Kim Scott, in the book by the same name, is a direct, insightful approach on how better communication with your team helps that team reach its desired ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

DrIs it ever OK to use the word “stupid” when giving feedback? Professional business coach Kim Scott offered great perspectives on this question when she spoke at First Round Capital’s CEO Summit.

If you’re like most folks, you don’t love the feedback process, but you also know it’s an essential part of being on a team. During the course of her career in the tech world, Kim Scott became ...

Kim Scott knows what makes a good boss. After she helped lead Google's AdSense team, Scott became a sought-after CEO coach in Silicon Valley, advising C-suite clients at Dropbox, Twitter and other top ...

Meet Jordan. One of our senior-level employees, Jordan came to us with a fabulous reputation. We heard from several people who knew her outside of the office and could vouch for her being an “awesome ...