{"product_id":"red-helicoptera-parable-for-our-times-lead-change-with-kindness-plus-a-little-math-isbn-9780063317147","title":"red helicopter—a parable for our times: lead change with kindness (plus a little math)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA NATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbrace your agency, lead change, and fly free—in the business of life and the life of business—with kindness (plus a little math)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn kindergarten, James Rhee received a toy red helicopter in gratitude for a simple act of generosity—sharing his lunch. Decades later, the lesson from that small gift led him to develop a human-centered leadership framework for business and personal achievement that helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable hurdles and find unprecedented success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“red helicopter is a transformative experience. James Rhee's story is a must read for anyone, of any age, who wishes to think, act, and lead with balance, agility, and wisdom.\" —Jay Shetty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRhee was a high school teacher turned private equity investor when he unexpectedly took the helm of Ashley Stewart, an iconic company predominantly employing and serving Black women. Inspired by the values his dying Korean immigrant parents instilled in him, he knew a radically different—yet familiar—approach was required for this incredible turnaround story, leading this twice-bankrupt company from certain liquidation to true transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs it possible to be successful and kind? To lead with precision and compassion? To honor who we are in all areas of our lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe entire world bet against him and Ashley, but Rhee trusted his instincts to identify, measure, and leverage the intangible goodwill at the company’s core, a decision which ultimately multiplied its fortunes several times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone can combine the clarity and imagination we had as children with fundamental business metrics. Anyone can apply this refreshingly intuitive approach to lead change at work and at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile eloquently sharing a story of personal and professional success, red helicopter presents a comforting yet bold solution to the dissatisfaction and worry we all feel in a chaotic and sometimes terrifying world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe insights and business and life lessons that Rhee imparts have been accumulated over decades of investing and leading at the highest levels of business. Drawing on this experience, he encourages us to trust the wisdom deep inside each of us so we can learn how to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate and measure “goodwill,” the ultimate collective good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover agency and the truth about kindness it entails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify the invisible obstacles standing in your way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead transformational change through small, scalable acts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruct an accurate “balance sheet” of our assets and liabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReorient our lives, organizations, and the world to reflect the best in us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you looking for a sustainable balance between life, money, and joy? For yourself and others?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine, a clear path forward told as a deeply felt human story. A poignant and uplifting celebration of humanity, this inspirational business parable, red helicopter—a parable for our times, is a tale of struggle and triumph, compelling for its honesty and relatability as much as for the instructions we can all use to balance the books of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ered helicopter—a parable for our times features approximately 20 original illustrations by Korean artist Heyon Cho.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Imagine if your habits were infused with meaning. This parable for our times will inspire you to transform yourself and your teams as they lead with integrity, agility, and courage.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharles Duhigg, author of bestsellers The Power of Habit, Smarter Faster Better, and Supercommunicators\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003ered helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e is a breath of fresh air in a cluttered world of self-improvement and business literature. For anyone looking to find purpose in the chaos and to embrace life’s deeper connections, \u003cem\u003ered helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e is a guiding light. I enthusiastically endorse this book for anyone eager to elevate their life and career with heartfelt authenticity and clear-eyed vision.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Marshall Goldsmith, New York Times bestselling author of The Earned Life, Triggers, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003ered helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e is a transformative experience. James Rhee's story is a must read for anyone, of any age, who wishes to think, act, and lead with balance, agility, and wisdom.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"red helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e is both a GPS for your soul and a superpower to fuel your journey to purpose. In a hustle-bent world, it stops time and takes you from where you are to where you aim to go. If you’re ready to evolve, own your life, and excel in possibility, this is the book you’ve been waiting for.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMikki Taylor, award-winning journalist, editor-at-large for Essence magazine, and author of Editor in Chic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003ered helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e captures the essence of the human condition and the role it must play in success. James Rhee has captured the core of a curriculum that all schools teaching the principles of business - and life - should implement as we prepare for the future.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, President Emeritus and Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery, Howard University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"With experience and deep insight, James Rhee redefines the path towards success. Through masterful storytelling and experience, \u003cem\u003ered helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e elevates kindness, joy, and goodwill to their rightful place. Rhee shows us a better way to strive, one with our deep values at the center. A wonderful book that all of us who are driven and strivers desperately need to read.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteve Magness, bestselling author of Do Hard Things\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"[Rhee] calls for readers to embrace agency, assess their true assets and liabilities, measure goodwill, and lead transformative change through small, scalable acts, …bringing to mind Simon Sinek’s \u003cem\u003eLeaders Eat Last\u003c\/em\u003e and Brené Brown’s \u003cem\u003eDaring Greatly\u003c\/em\u003e…a well-crafted narrative with a genuine and heartfelt approach….it will have a broad general appeal for readers looking to rediscover simple yet powerful principles that can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The breezy pace of \u003cem\u003ered helicopter\u003c\/em\u003e reads like a fictional movie, but it’s a true story and a must-read. ... If you’re at a company in the midst of a crisis, restructuring or turnaround, Rhee’s focus on listening and collaborating with staff at all levels gives a useful model to emulate.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForbes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I had expected an ordinary business book, but as I read, I was moved to tears by the life story of [Rhee's] parents—so powerful it rivals works like \u003cem\u003eCrying in H Mart\u003c\/em\u003e, recommended by former U.S. President Barack Obama, or the Netflix drama series \u003cem\u003eWhen Life Gives You Tangerines\u003c\/em\u003e.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKorea JoongAng Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890609778917,"sku":"NP9780063317147","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063317147.jpg?v=1730233681","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/red-helicoptera-parable-for-our-times-lead-change-with-kindness-plus-a-little-math-isbn-9780063317147","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}