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Apr 2024
28m 53s

Intangible Greatness

The Motley Fool
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James Rhee is the former CEO of Ashley Stewart, a professor, entrepreneur, and the author of “red helicopter―a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math).” Mary Long caught up with Rhee for a conversation about: - An unlikely turnaround at a retailer serving plus sized, moderate income black women. - Being kind versus being nice. ... Show More
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