When Jason Rosoff was presented with honest feedback from his coworker Dana, it was the spark that ignited his transformation as a leader. Little did he expect that the feedback would reveal an unexpected twist - his team had nicknamed his facial expressions during presentations his "thinking face," and it was causing confusion amongst his colleagues. Through Dana's Radical Candor, Jason was inspired to challenge himself and take control of his growth. What will Jason do next?

Compassion is empathy plus action. You are aware, and you do something as a result of it. - Jason Rosoff

My special guest is Jason Rosoff

As the CEO of Radical Candor Organization, Jason has successfully assisted numerous nonprofits and Fortune 100 companies in creating more open and honest work environments. The organization was founded by author and thought leader Kim Scott and based on the book of the same name.

Jason's expertise has been instrumental in the launch of the Khan Academy, an innovative education tech nonprofit that has impacted the lives of millions of students worldwide. With a passion for helping others, Jason is a valuable resource for nonprofit leaders seeking to improve their organization's communication strategies.

In this episode, you will be able to: 1. Embrace Radical Candor to boost workplace communication and growth. 2. Understand why Radical Candor is especially important for nonprofit leaders. 3. Tackle professional development in the nonprofit space for triumphant results. 4. Grasp the impact of company culture and the CEO's responsibility in molding it. 5. Absorb leadership values, the art of bootstrapping, and savoring the entrepreneurial ride.

This is Jason Rosoff's story:

The moment Jason Rosoff truly understood the power of Radical Candor came when his coworker Dana approached him after a successful board presentation. Despite his contribution to the project, Jason's paralyzing fear of public speaking led him to ask Dana to lead the pitch. As they celebrated the positive outcome, Dana gently pointed out that Jason's facial expressions during the presentation seemed tense and upset, even confusing some of the board members. Though initially embarrassed, Jason realized that he needed to address this issue and sought feedback from others. To his surprise, his team had noticed this issue as well, even dubbing it his "thinking face." The empathy and clear communication Dana displayed in providing this feedback exemplified Radical Candor and inspired Jason to challenge himself and grow as a leader.

The resources mentioned in this episode are:

• Identify someone in your life who you already practice Radical Candor with and tap into that feeling when approaching difficult conversations at work.

• Reflect on past feedback and identify instances where you may have drifted into ruinous empathy, manipulative insensitivity, or obnoxious aggression.

• Practice giving balanced feedback by caring personally and challenging directly without coming across as aggressive or insincere.

• Regularly check your body language and facial expressions to ensure they align with your intended message.

• Recognize when empathy may be paralyzing you from taking action and work on balancing empathy with directness.

• Seek feedback from your team and be open to hearing their perspectives on your communication style.

• Adjust your communication style as needed to promote a more radically candid culture within your organization.

• Encourage your team members to practice Radical Candor with one another to foster open and honest communication.

• Consider reading the book Radical Candor by Kim Scott to gain a deeper understanding of the concept and its applications.

• Explore the resources and coaching services offered by the Radical Candor Organization to help create a more radically candid culture within your nonprofit