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

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:52) The Gravity Assist Slingshot
(00:04:50) Why Managers Should Invest in Careers
(00:09:35) The Three Career Conversations
(00:14:19) Life Story Conversation
(00:20:52) Avoiding Pitfalls and Gotchas
(00:25:25) Framing Career Conversations
(00:30:50) Finding True Career Vision
(00:34:26) Supporting Unconventional Goals
(00:43:43) Career Action Plan
(00:46:27) Radical Candor Tips
(00:48:14) Conclusion

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 Russ brings the fire with his “gravity assist slingshot” method—forget the outdated career ladder, it’s time to propel people toward their real ambitions.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.

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• Stop Overcomplicating It: The Simple Guidebook To Upping Your Management Game
• “When They Win, You Win”: Russ Laraway Unpacks His New Guide For The Modern Manager
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