Octobites
How We Lead at Octopus
Compassionate Candor
Saying what needs to be said, without losing trust
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Formerly known as Radical Candor
Compassionate Candor
Care Personally
Challenge Directly
Compassionate Candor
Compassionate Candor is about two behaviours working together:
Show me how
Why feedback doesn’t always land as intended
Care Personally
Ruinous
Empathy
Caring deeply, but avoiding the hard conversation.
Compassionate Candor
Clear and kind — saying what needs to be said.
Challenge Directly
Manipulative Insincerity
Not caring, not challenging — saying nothing useful.
Obnoxious Aggression
Clear, but without care
Master the Art of Honest & Empathetic Communication
How You Show Up in Tough Conversations
REFLECTION: There’s no right answer here — just awareness
What This Sounds Like in Practice
Action
Care + Challenge = Compassionate Candor
Write down what you would say. - If there’s a conversation you’ve been avoiding, use that.
- If not, think back to a recent conversation where you softened the message or stayed silent.
Additional Resources
Radical Candor In 6 Minutes With Kim Scott
How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott | TEDxPortland
HBR IdeaCast: Defining Radical Candor and how to do it
The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise" - Wendy Suzuki TED Talk (8 mins)
Care Personally
Showing genuine care for the person - not just their output. This builds trust and strong relationships.
Challenge Directly
Being honest, clear, and specific - whether giving praise or addressing issues - so people can grow.
Which quadrant do you slip into most often?
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Octobites
How We Lead at Octopus
Compassionate Candor
Saying what needs to be said, without losing trust
Start Octobite
Formerly known as Radical Candor
Compassionate Candor
Care Personally
Challenge Directly
Compassionate Candor
Compassionate Candor is about two behaviours working together:
Show me how
Why feedback doesn’t always land as intended
Care Personally
Ruinous Empathy
Caring deeply, but avoiding the hard conversation.
Compassionate Candor
Clear and kind — saying what needs to be said.
Challenge Directly
Manipulative Insincerity
Not caring, not challenging — saying nothing useful.
Obnoxious Aggression
Clear, but without care
Master the Art of Honest & Empathetic Communication
How You Show Up in Tough Conversations
REFLECTION: There’s no right answer here — just awareness
What This Sounds Like in Practice
Action
Care + Challenge = Compassionate Candor
Write down what you would say.- If there’s a conversation you’ve been avoiding, use that.
- If not, think back to a recent conversation where you softened the message or stayed silent.
Additional Resources
Radical Candor In 6 Minutes With Kim Scott
How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott | TEDxPortland
HBR IdeaCast: Defining Radical Candor and how to do it
The Brain-Changing Benefits of Exercise" - Wendy Suzuki TED Talk (8 mins)
Care Personally
Showing genuine care for the person - not just their output. This builds trust and strong relationships.
Challenge Directly
Being honest, clear, and specific - whether giving praise or addressing issues - so people can grow.
Which quadrant do you slip into most often?