James Rhee: The Power of Kindness in Business
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Guy Kawasaki
4.6 • 667 Ratings
🗓️ 10 April 2024
⏱️ 59 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki engages in a captivating conversation with James Rhee, a former high school teacher turned private equity investor and author of the book "Red Helicopter." James shares his unique approach to leadership, which involves blending math and management with emotions to navigate change and create a positive impact. Discover how James's concept of "leading with kindness (plus a little math)" has transformed organizations and empowered individuals. Join us as we explore James's remarkable journey, filled with wisdom, resilience, and a commitment to making a difference in the world of business and beyond.
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| 0:00.0 | In my years of entrepreneurship, I've seen countless startups. And here's the truth. |
| 0:07.3 | Smart spending drives growth, which is something Brex has championed. Brex isn't just a corporate credit |
| 0:14.0 | card. It's a strategic tool to help your company achieve peak performance. Corporate cards, banking, expense management, all integrated |
| 0:24.1 | on an AI-powered platform that turns every dollar into opportunity. In fact, 30,000 companies |
| 0:32.9 | are trusting Brex to help them win. Go to brex.com slash grow to learn more. |
| 0:48.4 | I'm Guy Kawasaki and this is remarkable people. |
| 0:52.7 | I want you to meet James Reed. |
| 0:54.9 | He is a Harvard Law graduate, |
| 0:57.0 | a former high school teacher-turned private equity investor |
| 1:00.9 | and unexpected CEO. |
| 1:04.0 | James blends math and management with emotions, |
| 1:07.8 | and he marries capital with purpose. |
| 1:10.6 | He's recognized by many organizations for his transformative leadership. |
| 1:16.0 | His TED Talk, the value of kindness, and his podcast interview with Brené Brown, has captivated |
| 1:23.3 | millions of people. |
| 1:25.4 | James was the chairman and CEO at Ashley Stewart. This is a testament to his |
| 1:30.9 | resilience and innovation because Ashley Stewart was a struggling retailer for plus-sized black |
| 1:37.2 | women, which doesn't exactly describe James. Beyond the private sector, James serves as the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship at Howard |
| 1:47.2 | University and as a senior lecturer at Duke Law School. Plus, he's affiliated with the MIT |
| 1:54.6 | Sloan School of Management. His book, Red Helicopter, Lead Change with Kindness Plus a Little Math, delivers great insights |
| 2:04.5 | on catalyzing change. Join us as we delve into James' remarkable journey. It's filled with |
| 2:11.4 | wisdom, kindness, and a commitment to positive impact. I'm Guy Kawasaki. This is Remarkable People. |
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