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Radical Candor Goes to Hollywood: Lessons from Adam Richman and the Film 7 | 38
Category: Business
Duration: 00:58:51
Publish Date: 2025-10-08 07:00:00
Description:

Great films aren’t just about talent — they’re built on trust, clarity, and the kind of feedback that helps people grow. Kim and Amy talk with producer Adam Richman (Gran Torino, The Burial,) about his new film, Grow,  and how Radical Candor can actually fuel creativity.

Adam shares why flattening hierarchies strengthens collaboration, how constraints spark innovation, and why gratitude creates teams that thrive. He also reflects on the joy of making Grow, a family film full of heart, hope, and giant pumpkins — coming to theaters October 17th.

If you want to create cultures where feedback is welcomed, relationships matter, and creativity flourishes, this conversation offers the inspiration to get started.


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Chapters:


(00:00:00) Introduction

Kim and Amy introduce Adam Richman, producer of Gran Torino, The Burial, and Grow.

(00:03:07) Radical Candor in Creative Work

How caring personally and challenging directly helps creative teams thrive.

(00:08:34) Why Constraints Fuel Innovation

Adam shares how budget limits on Grow sparked better ideas.

(00:15:05) Flattening Hierarchies in Hollywood

Breaking down status walls on set to build stronger collaboration.

(00:20:21) Mentorship & Leading with Kindness

The role of mentorship and kindness in sustaining creative careers.

(00:25:30) Setting the Table for Success

Creating clarity and trust at every stage of production.

(00:38:57) Feedback & Collaboration

How Radical Candor guides tough conversations and creative decisions.

(00:45:18) The Joy of Grow

Why this family film, out October 17th, is filled with hope and heart. 

(00:49:45) Music & Joyful Storytelling

The story behind KT Tunstall’s theme song for Grow.

(00:52:00) Conclusion




















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