<i>Susan Rigetti on speaking up, keeping receipts, and why silence is never the answer.</i><br /><br />We’re shaking up the workplace and diving deep into the raw reality of whistleblowing and the courage it takes to speak up with this special episode from the <a href="https://radicalrespectbook.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radical Respect podcast</a>. Kim, Wesley, and special guest <a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Susan Rigetti</a>, author of <a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/books/whistleblower" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>Whistleblower</i></a>, break down the challenges of calling out toxic systems while being real with yourself. When harmful practices go unchecked, they don’t just derail careers—they damage the core of psychological safety that we all need to do our best work. So how do you find the strength to raise your voice when the stakes feel impossibly high? Susan shares her own powerful story of calling out the broken culture at Uber, laying out what happens when you decide you’ve had enough and choose to act. If you’ve ever struggled to raise your voice in the face of workplace dysfunction, learn why silence is never the answer and how respect and courage can transform even the most challenging environments.<br /><br />Get all of the show notes at <a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/whistleblower-susan-rigetti-6-44/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RadicalCandor.com/podcast</a>.<br /><br /><b>Episode Links:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-susan-fowler-rigetti-inspired-me-step-up-speak-out-kim-scott-pyipc/?trackingId=9h1MeDM9SlqGNTqB2%2F4Dqw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How Susan Fowler Rigetti Inspired Me to Step Up and Speak Out</a></li><li><a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Susan Fowler Rigetti</a></li><li><a href="https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2017/2/19/reflecting-on-one-very-strange-year-at-uber" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reflecting on One Very, Very Strange Year at Uber</a><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/political-discussions-at-work-6-34/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b></b></a></li><li><a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/books/whistleblower" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whistleblower: My Unlikely Journey to Silicon Valley and Speaking Out Against Injustice</a></li></ul><br /><b>Connect:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/radical-candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/radicalcandor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RadicalCandor/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a></li></ul><b></b><br /><b></b><b></b><b>Chapters:</b><br /><b></b><b></b><br /><b>(00:00:00) Introduction</b><br />Amy introduces the Radical Respect podcast with Kim, Wesley and guest Susan Rigetti, author of Whistleblower.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:03:24) Whistleblower and Lessons from Uber<br /></b>Susan discusses her book, Whistleblower, and her challenges at Uber.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:07:13) Advice to Younger Self<br /></b>The hard lesson of recognizing when a system can’t be fixed from the inside.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:10:33) The Cost of Staying Silent<br /></b>The psychological and financial struggles many face when they stay silent.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:14:25)...

Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Kim Scott, Jason Rosoff & Amy Sandler

Lessons from a Whistleblower: The Cost of Staying Silent with Susan Fowler Rigetti 6 | 44

NOV 13, 202429 MIN
Radical Candor: Communication at Work

Lessons from a Whistleblower: The Cost of Staying Silent with Susan Fowler Rigetti 6 | 44

NOV 13, 202429 MIN

Description

<i>Susan Rigetti on speaking up, keeping receipts, and why silence is never the answer.</i><br /><br />We’re shaking up the workplace and diving deep into the raw reality of whistleblowing and the courage it takes to speak up with this special episode from the <a href="https://radicalrespectbook.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radical Respect podcast</a>. Kim, Wesley, and special guest <a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Susan Rigetti</a>, author of <a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/books/whistleblower" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><i>Whistleblower</i></a>, break down the challenges of calling out toxic systems while being real with yourself. When harmful practices go unchecked, they don’t just derail careers—they damage the core of psychological safety that we all need to do our best work. So how do you find the strength to raise your voice when the stakes feel impossibly high? Susan shares her own powerful story of calling out the broken culture at Uber, laying out what happens when you decide you’ve had enough and choose to act. If you’ve ever struggled to raise your voice in the face of workplace dysfunction, learn why silence is never the answer and how respect and courage can transform even the most challenging environments.<br /><br />Get all of the show notes at <a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/whistleblower-susan-rigetti-6-44/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RadicalCandor.com/podcast</a>.<br /><br /><b>Episode Links:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-susan-fowler-rigetti-inspired-me-step-up-speak-out-kim-scott-pyipc/?trackingId=9h1MeDM9SlqGNTqB2%2F4Dqw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How Susan Fowler Rigetti Inspired Me to Step Up and Speak Out</a></li><li><a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Susan Fowler Rigetti</a></li><li><a href="https://www.susanjfowler.com/blog/2017/2/19/reflecting-on-one-very-strange-year-at-uber" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reflecting on One Very, Very Strange Year at Uber</a><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/podcast/political-discussions-at-work-6-34/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b></b></a></li><li><a href="https://www.susanrigetti.com/books/whistleblower" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whistleblower: My Unlikely Journey to Silicon Valley and Speaking Out Against Injustice</a></li></ul><br /><b>Connect:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.radicalcandor.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Website</a></li><li><a href="https://instagram.com/radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://tiktok.com/@radicalcandorofficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">TikTok</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/radical-candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/radicalcandor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/candor" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">X</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RadicalCandor/podcasts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a></li></ul><b></b><br /><b></b><b></b><b>Chapters:</b><br /><b></b><b></b><br /><b>(00:00:00) Introduction</b><br />Amy introduces the Radical Respect podcast with Kim, Wesley and guest Susan Rigetti, author of Whistleblower.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:03:24) Whistleblower and Lessons from Uber<br /></b>Susan discusses her book, Whistleblower, and her challenges at Uber.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:07:13) Advice to Younger Self<br /></b>The hard lesson of recognizing when a system can’t be fixed from the inside.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:10:33) The Cost of Staying Silent<br /></b>The psychological and financial struggles many face when they stay silent.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:14:25) Staying True to Your Values<br /></b>How keeping a list of values helped navigate a toxic work culture.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:16:20) Writing Whistleblower<br /></b>Addressing misconceptions and setting the record straight with Whistleblower.<br /><b></b><br /><b>(00:21:18) Understanding Systemic Barriers<br /></b>The systemic barriers that individuals face in the workplace.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:23:55) Reporting to HR<br /></b>Documenting and reporting issues to hold organizations accountable. <b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:26:20) Keeping the Receipts<br /></b>Advice on documenting conversations and emails to protect oneself.<b><br /></b><br /><b>(00:29:07) Conclusion<br /></b><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work--5711404/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/radical-candor-communication-at-work--5711404/support</a>.