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Politics is the moat, the walls, beyond which lie the barbarians. Fail to keep them at bay, and everything burns.
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“Having annual “career conversations” is also an excellent way to strengthen your relationship with each person who reports directly to you (see chapter seven).”
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
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“The way you ask for criticism and react when you get it goes a long way toward building trust—or destroying it.”
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
“Probably the most important thing you can do to build trust is to spend a little time alone with each of your direct reports on a regular basis.”
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
“When you do organize a social event at work, bear these warnings in mind: even non-mandatory events can feel mandatory.”
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
― Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity
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