Radical Respect

How to Work Together Better

By: Kim Scott

Narrated by: Marisa Blake

How to be respectful and respected at work—from the author of the revolutionary bestseller Radical Candor

We CAN create cultures where everyone does the best work of their lives and enjoys working together. Radical Respect offers a simple framework that helps us identify what gets in the way of that—and practical, tactical tips for how to get back on track. Candid stories from Scott’s career make it a memorable listen.

Previously published as Just Work and now substantially revised and updated, Radical Respect starts from a simple point of departure: organizations that optimize for collaboration and honor everyone’s individuality are more successful, joyful places to work.

What moves us away from Radical Respect? Scott offers a "toxonomy" that breaks down a problem that often feels monolithic into its component parts. Once we break a problem down, we can more easily identify solutions.

No matter what your role is, this is the essential guide for helping to create the kind of workplace where you and those around you can thrive.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

©2024 Kim Scott (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

"Urgent and actionable, this passionate manifesto will be a welcome addition to any leader’s desk."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Just Work [is] presented with thoughtful clarity and sensitivity. … Scott’s advice is rooted firmly in common sense, with a nod to the realities of human nature.”—Booklist

"If you've been wringing your hands or hiding your head in the sand about the issues of injustice in your workplace (yes, yours!), this is the book to read. You will learn how to recognize and eradicate the bias, bad behavior and discrimination that is holding back your team and company from succeeding at the highest levels possible."—Sarah Kunst, Managing Director of Cleo Capital

No place for bias or prejudice

Although most of the content is well done and informative regarding dealing with workplace bias and prejudice, IMO there is baked in wokeism, bias and prejudice.

Exactly the Book I Needed

“Radical Respect” offers indispensable tools for bosses and employees alike to eliminate toxic work environments and cultivate a culture rooted in communication, accountability, and mutual respect. This condensed and retitled version of Kim Scott’s earlier work, “Just Work,” distills practical advice and actionable steps that are easy to implement, making it a must-read for anyone committed to fostering a healthier and more respectful workplace.

Much of the book was published by the author previously

I previously read Kim Scott’s book Radical Candor and I enjoyed it. As a male in a leadership position, I think there’s a lot of wisdom in her writing. But this book was a huge disappointment because it’s essentially the same narrative, and many of the same stories as the first book. I’ll go as far as saying this book pushes the envelope and generally portrays men in leadership positions in an incredibly negative way. I found it polarizing, given that the majority of the reused stories are those that portray males I’m negatively. I do regret spending time in resources on Radical Respect.