(00:00:58) The Meaning of a Name
(00:07:23) Leading a 200-Year-Old Company
(00:11:34) From Change Agent to Change Enabler
(00:18:26) Overcoming Resistance
(00:24:18) Creating Open Communication
(00:30:00) Empowering Employees
(00:34:28) Rethinking Feedback
(00:44:15) Repairing Relationships
(00:47:15) Leadership & Self-Reflection
(00:52:50) Filtering Feedback
(00:53:58) Radical Candor Tips
(01:01:19) Conclusion
Avoiding tough conversations? Lean in, speak up, and make them count.
Ever find yourself avoiding a tough conversation at work because, well…it’s just easier? We get it. But what if leaning into discomfort could actually make things better—for you, your team, and your company? In this episode, Kim and Amy sit down with Amandeep (Aman) Kochar, CEO of Baker & Taylor, to talk about how he uses Radical Candor to break down barriers, build trust, and create a culture where feedback fuels growth instead of fear. Aman gets real about his own struggles—navigating leadership as an underrepresented executive, learning to lead with vulnerability, and shifting from pushing change to making space for it. From leading a 200-year-old company through transformation to rethinking power dynamics in leadership, he lays out why transparency matters, how to handle resistance without backing down, and why the best leaders don’t just give feedback—they ask for it. The bottom line? Real change starts with real conversations. Ready to ditch the fear and lead with candor? Let’s go.
Get all of the show notes at RadicalCandor.com/podcast.
Episode Links:
- Amandeep Kochar - Baker & Taylor | LinkedIn
- Baker & Taylor | About Our Leadership
- Jeet and Fudge
- Two Years After Buying Baker & Taylor, Aman Kochar Considers Its Mission
Connect:
Chapters:
(00:00:00) Introduction
Kim and Amy welcome guest Amandeep (Aman) Kochar, CEO of Baker & Taylor.
(00:00:58) The Meaning of a Name
Aman shares how his name reflects identity and leadership.
(00:07:23) Leading a 200-Year-Old Company
The challenges of driving change in a legacy organization.
(00:11:34) From Change Agent to Change Enabler
Gaining trust, embra
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