A Bit of Optimism

Kindness with James Rhee

Nov 8, 2022

James Rhee, a former private equity investor turned CEO of Ashley Stewart, discusses the transformative power of kindness in business. He emphasizes how intangibles like goodwill can significantly impact a company’s success. Rhee shares insights on the shift in business ethics and the importance of authentic leadership, particularly in uplifting marginalized communities. He advocates for tailoring leadership decisions with empathy and connection, illustrating how a human-centric approach fosters a thriving workplace culture.

19:17

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James Rhee

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Episode notes

The Importance of Embracing Uncertainty

00:54

How Does Goodwill Function?

00:30

Intro

2min

The Shift in Kindness and Business Ethics

2min

Transformative Leadership and Authenticity in Business

3min

Cultivating Goodwill in Leadership

10min

The Art of Personalized Leadership Decisions

2min

You went to Harvard undergrad, you went to Harvard Law, you became a hot-shot Private Equity guy. So your next move is obviously…?

If you’re James Rhee, you walk away from all of it and discover what really makes a business grow: the intangibles.

What started out as a six month project to help a company avoid liquidation turned into a seven year passion filled with new friends, compassion, and lots of goodwill. And the results were profound. It turns out intangibles can be measured and kindness is good for business.

This is… A Bit Of Optimism.

For more on James and his work check out:

Redhelicopter.com for news on upcoming projects, including a forthcoming book.

https://www.ted.com/talks/james_rhee_the_value_of_kindness_at_work?language=en

https://www.ashleystewart.com/strongtogether.html