I love radical candor because it aligns so well with two of my core values: sincerity and compassion. It’s important to me that the people in my life know they can trust me—that my word is good, that I mean what I say. When I think about radical candor in relationships, the word that comes to mind is gentle. It’s not about being harsh or aggro to get through to people, or doing a big performative takedown. You don’t have to say, “Yeah, buddy, we’ve all watched you slide down this booze-filled slope since
