Radical Candor: Fully Revised and Updated Edition: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean

This is one of those business books that stays useful long after you’ve finished it. It’s direct without being harsh, and practical without turning people into problems to manage. The idea that stayed with me most is the distinction between “rock stars” and “superstars”. Not everyone wants to climb endlessly or be the loudest voice in the room. Some people want to do excellent work, grow steadily, and be valued for consistency and judgement. That reframed how I think about performance, ambition, and fairness at work. The strength of the book is how grounded it is in real conversations. Feedback feels less like a performance and more like something you do because you respect people and want working relationships to hold up under pressure. It’s especially useful if you care about being honest without being careless, and supportive without avoiding difficult truths. I found myself reflecting on my own habits as much as on how I lead or work with others. A thoughtful, practical read that manages to be both challenging and kind.

Bought this as it was part of a work course I was signed up for. Interesting and some good thinking points but also felt a little repetitive and I didn’t identify with all the examples.

Great book. If you are in a leadership position and want to drive positive culture, read this book!

This was a gift, and the person loved it

Usual management stuff.. nothing new

Business books are usually frowned on with their clichés. This does have some sage advice. Read a chapter a day. Make notes, Re-read. Can be applied if you manage staff, improve your work and how you deal and interact with different people, not just work. Useful as a philosophy for a workplace IF it comes from the top. Hard to apply if you don't have everyone onboard.

Really engaging, challenging conversations never easy but she gives you so many practical tips that support the care personally challenge directly.

Brilliant book which all line managers and HR professionals should read