Episode
Kindness with James Rhee
19:17
Published: Tue Nov 08 2022
Description
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=enhttps://www.ashleystewart.com/strongtogether.html
Chapters
James is a professor of entrepreneurship who became CEO of a fashion brand that serves and employs predominantly black women.
00:00 - 02:53 (02:53)
Summary
James is a professor of entrepreneurship who became CEO of a fashion brand that serves and employs predominantly black women. He discusses the importance of kindness in business and how it can rescue people and companies.
EpisodeKindness with James Rhee
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker discusses the traditional strip and sell approach of private equity and how black women in finance often have to handle even more constant change in their careers.
02:53 - 08:15 (05:22)
Summary
The speaker discusses the traditional strip and sell approach of private equity and how black women in finance often have to handle even more constant change in their careers.
EpisodeKindness with James Rhee
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The traditional way of leading a business includes coming in with a big rah-rah speech and making promises to the team.
08:15 - 11:05 (02:50)
Summary
The traditional way of leading a business includes coming in with a big rah-rah speech and making promises to the team. However, approaching leadership with humility can create a stronger and more authentic bond with your team.
EpisodeKindness with James Rhee
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The guest CEO highlighted the significance of taking the time to listen and learn before making big decisions, which is often overlooked in modern businesses that prioritize individuals over the collective “we”.
11:06 - 17:08 (06:02)
Summary
The guest CEO highlighted the significance of taking the time to listen and learn before making big decisions, which is often overlooked in modern businesses that prioritize individuals over the collective “we”. He also emphasized the negative impact on decency caused by breaches in etiquette.
EpisodeKindness with James Rhee
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The more we personalize decisions, the more difficult they become, but it prevents general statements from being intangible.
17:08 - 19:13 (02:04)
Summary
The more we personalize decisions, the more difficult they become, but it prevents general statements from being intangible. Instead, it forces us to consider who exactly we are making the decision for, be it customers, investors, or even children.