How to Raise Emotionally Resilient Kids — and Lead the Same Way (with Dr. Becky Kennedy)
Summary
Kim Scott interviews Dr. Becky Kennedy, author of *Good Inside*, exploring parallels between parenting and workplace management. They discuss holding boundaries while validating feelings, managing emotional outbursts, and the power of repair. The conversation highlights how curiosity and connection build trust, enabling direct challenges without damaging relationships.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show introduction
Balancing Radical Candor and Good Inside
Parenting as unfinished work and workplace parallels
Handling escalated emotions with curiosity
Containing emotional fires and staying calm
Connection capital and the emotional bank account
High-impact moments in daily parenting
The importance of repair and modeling accountability
Workplace as a container for parental stress
Changing internal narratives during public tantrums
Compassionate criticism and setting boundaries
Believing in your child's capacity to improve
Challenging directly with respect and truth
Emotions as information and data for decisions
Curiosity over fury in conflict resolution
Coaching vs. punishing: The basketball analogy
Safety, bullying, and managing sibling conflict
Closing remarks and credits
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