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Showing respect when you just don’t connect. Ever feel like caring about a coworker is just...not in the cards? Same. Here’s the thing though – you don’t have to be besties to show respect and keep things productive. In this episode, Kim, Amy, and Jason tackle the tough question of how to Care Personally when someone’s driving you up the wall. With relatable stories (yes, even a deodorant conversation makes an appearance) and practical tips, they break down how to stay curious, address frustrations head-on, and avoid letting those "ugh" feelings spiral into toxicity. The key takeaway? Stop writing mental soap operas about your colleagues and start having real conversations. Awkward? Sure. Worth it? Absolutely. Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast. Episode Links: Transcript What It Means to Care Personally About Your Team What's the Ideal Manager-Employee Relationship? What does it mean to Care Personally? How to Develop Empathy for Someone Who Annoys You What Is Radical Respect? Learn Why It's Crucial for a Healthy Workplace Culture Beware The Fundamental Attribution Error: Radical Candor Podcast 5 | 8 How to Give Difficult Feedback While Still Caring Personally Adam Grant | Instagram How to Care Personally About Someone You Don’t Like How to Care Personally When You Don’t Like Someone Connect: Website Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube Chapters: (00:00:00) Introduction Kim, Jason and Amy introduce ​​a listener’s question about caring personally for someone you don’t like. (00:02:09) Radical Respect How respect forms the core of caring personally, even when someone annoys you. (00:03:48) Reframing Perspectives Reframing narratives to foster empathy in difficult workplace interactions. (00:05:05) Addressing Irritating Behaviors Two stories from differing perspectives on personal irritations at work. (00:08:17) Curiosity as a Bridge The power of curiosity in understanding and seeing humanity in others. (00:11:02) Unspoken Disagreements How assumptions and unspoken disagreements corrode relationships. (00:14:16) Repairing Relationships at Work The journey from conflict to rebuilding a strained relationship with a peer. (00:22:17) Different Work Styles Respecting differing approaches to work and optimizing collaboration. (00:24:14) The Role Self-Awareness Self-awareness and transitioning from internal frustration to constructive dialogue. (00:33:08) Indifference vs. Engagement at Work The inefficiencies of emotional detachment from colleagues. (00:34:29) Balancing Connection and Boundaries Maintaining professional relationships while respecting personal boundaries. (00:37:38) Radical Candor Tips Key tips from the episode, including respect, curiosity, and addressing biases. (00:40:24) Conclusion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices