Radical Respect

How to Work Together Better

by Kim Scott

Radical Respect (2024) explores the challenges of dealing with toxic behaviors at work, such as bias, discrimination, bullying, and harassment.

It serves as a complete guide to spotting and tackling these issues, offering practical strategies to promote a respectful, inclusive, and thriving workplace.

About the Author

Kim Scott is a well-known author, speaker, and executive coach famous for her fresh take on leadership and workplace culture. She wrote the New York Times bestseller Radical Candor (2017).

With her background as a CEO coach and former executive at Google and Apple, Scott is celebrated for her impactful ideas on creating respectful, inclusive, and successful work environments.

Strategies to Fix Toxic Workplaces: Tackling Bias, Prejudice, Discrimination, and Bullying

Labeling a workplace as toxic due to bias, bullying, prejudice, harassment, or discrimination can oversimplify the problem, making it seem like an unbeatable force. In truth, each behavior comes from a different source and needs its own solution.

For instance, bias often arises from unconscious assumptions, while prejudice involves conscious negative attitudes toward others. Bullying is a deliberate act meant to intimidate or control.

This summary delves into the specifics of toxic behaviors and how to address each one. By approaching bias, prejudice, discrimination, harassment, and bullying with understanding and purpose, you can build a culture of respect, inclusion, and growth in both personal and professional environments.

Get ready to dive in and learn how to make a positive impact.