Russ Laraway’s “Gravity Assist” Approach to Career Conversations 7 | 6

Why most career conversations fail—and how to make them actually matter.Are career conversations a game-changer, or just another corporate mirage? In part two of this two-part episode, Kim, Amy, and Russ Laraway cut through the fluff and expose why most career talks fail before they even start. Managers love to preach growth, but when it comes to actually helping their people build meaningful careers, too many fall flat. Russ brings the fire with his “gravity assist slingshot” method—forget the outdated career ladder, it’s time to propel people toward their real ambitions. Why do leaders dodge these conversations? Why does “career development” feel like an HR buzzword instead of a real priority? And what happens when you actually invest in your team’s future? No sugarcoating here—if you’re ready to stop playing it safe and start leading with impact, this episode is your wake-up call.Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.Episode Links:When They Win, You WinRuss Laraway On How To Be A Great Manager  | Radical Candor Podcast 4 | 7How To Win At Managing - 3 Core PrinciplesStop Overcomplicating It: The Simple Guidebook To Upping Your Management Game“When They Win, You Win”: Russ Laraway Unpacks His New Guide For The Modern ManagerEagles' Sirianni Is A Players' Coach, No Matter What You Think Of Him | ESPNConnect:WebsiteInstagramTikTokLinkedInFacebookYouTubeChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionKim and Amy welcome back Russ Laraway to discuss career conversations.(00:00:52) The Gravity Assist SlingshotRuss’s framework for career growth and thinking beyond promotions.(00:04:51) Why Managers Should Invest in CareersHow helping employees grow improves retention and engagement.

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