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Sunday Pick: Why kindness is the secret to a successful business | Fixable

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Sunday Pick: Why kindness is the secret to a successful business | Fixable

TED Talks Daily

2025/01/19
TED Talks Daily

TED Talks Daily

2025/01/19
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Each Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Is kindness (and a little math) all it takes to save a company? James Rhee, professor of entrepreneurship, author, and impact investor, believes the answ...

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In this episode of Fixable, James Rhee, a professor of entrepreneurship and impact investor, shares his transformative journey of turning around Ashley Stewart, a retail company serving Black, plus-size women. Rhee’s approach, rooted in kindness and humanity, challenges traditional business norms and offers a fresh perspective on leadership and organizational success.
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Kindness is a cornerstone of effective leadership and business success, as demonstrated by James Rhee's turnaround of Ashley Stewart.
03:40
Kindness and respect are central to James Rhee's business philosophy and leadership at Ashley Stewart.
07:17
Kindness and 'cheong' emerged as central themes during a chaotic business turnaround, emphasizing mutualism and accountability.
10:32
Kindness and valuing people over metrics were key to the company's turnaround.
13:37
Kindness as an investment in others' agency drives organizational success
16:54
Payroll should be viewed as an investment, not an expense, to create a sustainable business model.
19:55
Viewing customers as advocates and colleagues creates leverage without additional costs
25:51
Kindness and mathematical honesty are essential values in business, fostering a healthy organization and strategic inventory management.
28:52
Kindness combined with mathematical honesty forms a powerful mental model for sustainable business success
32:26
Kindness in business raises standards and empowers individuals, transforming workplace culture.

Chapters

How can kindness redefine leadership and business success?
00:00
The power of kindness and humanity in transforming a business
03:40
Kindness and mutualism: The foundation of business turnarounds
07:17
From bankruptcy to profitability: The Ashley Stewart turnaround story
10:32
Building a culture of safety and kindness in the workplace
13:37
Why payroll should be seen as an investment, not an expense
16:54
Redefining customer relationships for business leverage
19:55
Employee-focused strategies: Compensation and inventory management
22:51
Kindness and mathematical honesty: Keys to sustainable success
28:52
Raising standards through kindness and respect in business
32:26

Transcript

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