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Being Human

#315 The Power of Kindness in Business - with James Rhee

Nov 11, 2024
01:02:25

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My guest this week, James Rhee, has had an extraordinary path through life.

With a Harvard Law degree, he chose to become a middle school teacher. From there, James switched careers to join one of Boston's most prestigious private equity firms.  

His leadership star rose through his transformative leadership at Ashley Stewart, a company on the brink of collapse. During a solitary six-month struggle, he fought tirelessly to avoid liquidation, eventually dedicating seven years to revitalizing the business. 

Through his work, James champions a vision where kindness and compassion are integral to leadership, advocating for a life where work is just one sustainable aspect of overall joy.

We discuss:

  • The moment he learned the meaning of kindness
  • The real meaning of assets and liabilities
  • Small 'p' product vs big 'P' product
  • Kindness, Goodwill, and Math
  • Applying counterpoint in business

Links:
James’ Website
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