In business, financial gain is often the basis for change, when in reality the lessons gleaned from the process are just as valuable as the change itself. For it is usually in hindsight we realize that the journey of any endeavor is more important than the end result. Taking a kindness plus math approach to business decisions means valuing empathy and human connections alongside financial metrics. 

To discover how to use kindness to maximize change, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with the inspirational teacher, author, and leader James Rhee. 

In James Rhee’s book red helicopter — a parable for our times: lead change with kindness plus a little math, he shares a story of how his life was forever changed when he walked away from his former identity to embrace an ailing business. His journey led to financial success but, more importantly, connectedness, joy, and friendship.

James Rhee — Change Management Through Kindness: 

●       How James became the unlikely CEO of Ashley Stewart. {4:57} 

●       Operationalizing kindness required creativity and math. {10:13} 

●       The story of the red helicopter. {25:01} 

●       Success is the journey of the heart, not financial gain. {34:53} 

●       Creating a life like a helicopter, agile, balanced, and full of goodwill. {43:54}

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About Lisa’s guest:

Harvard Law School Graduate James Rhee transitioned from high school teaching to private equity investing, eventually landing in CEO roles. His leadership philosophy, "kindness plus a little math," is embodied in his media-education platform, red helicopter, which integrates capital with purpose, bridging various disciplines and ideas.

He currently teaches at Howard University, where he holds the Johnson Chair of Entrepreneurship, and at MIT Sloan School of Management and Duke Law School. Rhee resides outside of Boston, Massachusetts.

“I think nice guys and gals finish first." - Lisa Cypers Kamen

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