Kim Scott creates a quadrant with a horizonal axis which measures how much someone challenges directly and a vertical axis which measures how much someone cares personally. The quadrant where someone cares personally and challenges directly results in Radical Candor.

We all understand finite games; with a set time frame, established rules, and clear winners and losers (sports, competitions). Our world, generally, reflects a infinite game, where the rules and time frame are unclear and there often is no clear winner and loser.