Leadership

The Authenticity Paradox

Today’s class in Reputation Management benefited from a panel of GSB Alumni, who kindly took time out of their reunion activities to share their thoughts and experiences “in the real world” since graduation. Their comments and feedback touched upon one of the most perplexing concepts I have been…

No Mystique Left to the Imagination

It’s Monday afternoon and 40 Stanford MBAs are gazing longingly out the window of Knight…

There’s a special place in hell for those who kick down and kiss up…

Perhaps given her background, or that we had discussed her radical candor framework in Touchy-Feely, or just how confident and charismatic she was, I felt an energy in the room and a connection to Kim Scott right…

What Comes Before You Get Radically Candid?

As I listened to Kim Scott, I very much agreed with the principles of the Radical Candor methodology. I am familiar with the same concepts by other phrases — the most caring thing you can do for someone is tell them the truth, omission is the same as…