Why It's On My Shelf
This book is on my shelf because most organizations fail quietly through avoidance, not conflict. Scott gives leaders a practical language for delivering feedback that is both honest and human. For CIOs, this matters because technical debt, delivery risk, and people issues all worsen when teams stop telling the truth. I find this book useful when performance conversations feel uncomfortable or when kindness starts to blur into lowered standards.
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