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Challenge directly without being aggressive or mean from "summary" of Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott
When you Challenge Directly, you are telling the person that they've done something wrong, made a mistake, or behaved badly, or that they need to improve in some specific way. Challenging Directly is the "what" of Radical Candor. It's the content of your message. It's the guidance and feedback you give, the praise and criticism. When you challenge someone directly, you are showing them that you care about them personally. You are willing to put yourself in an uncomfortable position to do what is best for the person. You are willing to be uncomfortable because you respect them enough to risk their reaction. Being Direct doesn't mean being blunt or rude. It means being clear. Challenging Directly is helping someone to see a problem, to understand why it matters, and to find a better way forward. When you're clear about what's wrong, you can help the person fix it. The point of Challenging Directly is to show people that you care personally about them enoug...
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