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.
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