Kim Scott
Keynote Speaker: Leadership & Organizational Culture Expert; Author of "Radical Candor"; Former Google & Apple University Leader; CEO Coach
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Kim Scott Biography
Kim Scott is a leadership and organizational culture expert recognized as the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller "Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity." The book, which has sold more than 1 million copies and has been translated into 23 languages, introduced a management framework that balances direct feedback with genuine care. Scott's approach to management has been referenced in HBO's Silicon Valley and the Dilbert comic strip, highlighting its influence in both business and popular culture. The "Radical Candor" framework challenges traditional management by advocating for a balance between aggressive and overly empathetic leadership styles.
Scott's career includes leadership roles at Google, where she led teams for AdSense, YouTube, and DoubleClick, and at Apple University, where she developed and taught "Managing at Apple." She has served as a CEO coach for technology companies including Dropbox, Qualtrics, and Twitter. Earlier in her career, Scott worked as a senior policy advisor at the FCC, managed a pediatric clinic in Kosovo, established a diamond cutting factory in Moscow, and was an analyst for the Soviet Companies Fund. Her diverse experience across industries and regions informs her perspective on effective leadership and workplace culture.
Scott is the co-founder of Radical Candor, LLC, a company focused on helping organizations and teams transition from command-and-control management to collaborative cultures. The company offers tools such as Compass, an AI coach designed to help leaders apply the management principles outlined in her books, including "Radical Respect: How to Work Together Better" and "Radical Candor: Be a Kickass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity." In collaboration with Google Labs, Scott has also contributed to the development of a conversational AI based on her Radical Candor and Radical Respect frameworks.
In addition to her flagship title, Scott authored "Just Work: How To Root Out Bias, Prejudice, and Bullying to Create a Kick-Ass Culture of Inclusivity," which was re-released as "Radical Respect." This work provides guidance for leaders and employees seeking to foster inclusive and respectful workplaces. Scott also co-hosts the Radical Candor podcast, where she addresses contemporary challenges in leadership and management. Through her books, coaching, speaking engagements, and digital initiatives, Scott continues to shape conversations on workplace culture, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.
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Kim Scott Speaking Topics
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Illuminate the Radical Candor framework with stories from her career
- Explain the Radical Candor “order of operations” so that you’ll come away with practical, tactical tips for putting the ideas into practice.
- Share some Radical Candor she got on Radical Candor, and why it helped her improve her work
- Answer questions from participants
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Explain why it is important to understand when people are in RockStar mode, and when they are in SuperStar mode;
- Explain how to have Career Conversations so you know which of your employees is in which mode;
- Explain how to manage each of these different modes differently;
- Answer questions from participants
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Explain the “get sh*t done” framework
- Describe how to have meetings that help people get sh*t done rather than just wasting time including 1:1’s, Staff Meetings, Debate Meetings, Decision Meetings, Goal-Setting
- Answer questions from participants
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Illuminate the Radical Respect framework with stories from her career
- Offer some simple definitions of bias, prejudice and bullying and
- Suggest what to say when you don’t know what to say: practical, tactical suggestions for how to respond to bias, prejudice and bullying
- Explain five different ways to be an upstander, rather than a silent bystander
- Recommend three things leaders can do to prevent bias, prejudice and bullying on their teams
- Answer questions from participants
Kim Scott Videos
How do I book Kim Scott to speak at my event?
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How much does it cost to book Kim Scott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kim Scott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kim Scott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Kim Scott speak about?
Kim Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Author, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Sales.
Where does Kim Scott travel from?
Kim Scott generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Kim Scott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kim Scott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kim Scott for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kim Scott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Kim Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Inspirational and Author. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kim Scott generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erica Dhawan, Cassandra Worthy and Daymond John. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kim Scott for an upcoming event.
SPEAKING TOPICS
Kim Scott Speaking Topics
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Radical Candor: Build a Psychologically Safe Culture of Feedback
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Illuminate the Radical Candor framework with stories from her career
- Explain the Radical Candor “order of operations” so that you’ll come away with practical, tactical tips for putting the ideas into practice.
- Share some Radical Candor she got on Radical Candor, and why it helped her improve her work
- Answer questions from participants
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Radical Candor: Build a Kickass Team
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Explain why it is important to understand when people are in RockStar mode, and when they are in SuperStar mode;
- Explain how to have Career Conversations so you know which of your employees is in which mode;
- Explain how to manage each of these different modes differently;
- Answer questions from participants
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Radical Candor: Get Sh*t Done
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Explain the “get sh*t done” framework
- Describe how to have meetings that help people get sh*t done rather than just wasting time including 1:1’s, Staff Meetings, Debate Meetings, Decision Meetings, Goal-Setting
- Answer questions from participants
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Radical Respect: Don’t let bias, prejudice, and bullying masquerade as feedback
In this hour-long keynote, Kim will:
- Illuminate the Radical Respect framework with stories from her career
- Offer some simple definitions of bias, prejudice and bullying and
- Suggest what to say when you don’t know what to say: practical, tactical suggestions for how to respond to bias, prejudice and bullying
- Explain five different ways to be an upstander, rather than a silent bystander
- Recommend three things leaders can do to prevent bias, prejudice and bullying on their teams
- Answer questions from participants
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Kim Scott Videos
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Kim Scott Reviews
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We've had wonderful feedback on Kim. She was a pleasure to work with and her session went down so well. Super insightful but equally enjoyable and funny.
Attachment (agency on behalf of Snap Inc) - Feb 03 2026 -
Headway - Oct 14 2025
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Kim's keynote really resonated with our audience!
Jellyfish - May 23 2023 -
Kim was amazing - so intelligent and just a great professional speaker with a topic that deeply resonated with our learners. Thank you!!
General Electric Company, through its GE aviation business unit ("GE Aviation") - Oct 24 2022 -
Themis Solutions Inc. d/b/a Clio - Jan 11 2021
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How do I book Kim Scott to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kim Scott for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kim Scott, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kim Scott or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Kim Scott for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Kim Scott, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kim Scott, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Kim Scott speak about?
Kim Scott is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Inspirational, Author, Executive Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Ethics & Integrity, Business Consulting, Human Resources, Corporate Culture and Sales. -
Where does Kim Scott travel from?
Kim Scott generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Kim Scott?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kim Scott for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kim Scott for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kim Scott or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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