{"product_id":"book-hpos","title":"red helicopter-a parable for our times","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace your agency, lead change, and fly free—in the business of life \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the life of business—with kindness (plus a little math), featuring an original music score exclusive to the audio edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 framework for business and personal achievement that helped him overcome seemingly insurmountable hurdles and find unprecedented success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\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.”\u003c\/strong\u003e —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 that a radically different—yet familiar—approach was required to lead this twice-bankrupt company from certain liquidation to true transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it possible to be successful \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e kind? To lead with precision \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e compassion? To honor who we are in \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e areas of our lives?\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\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 \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e at home. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile eloquently sharing a story of personal and professional success, \u003cem\u003ered helicopter \u003c\/em\u003epresents a comforting yet bold solution to the dissatisfaction and worry we all feel in a chaotic and sometimes terrifying world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe insights and knowledge that Rhee imparts have been accumulated over decades of investing and leading at the highest levels of business. \u003c\/strong\u003eDrawing 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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking for a sustainable balance between life, money, and joy? For yourself and others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine, a clear path forward told as a deeply felt human story. A poignant and uplifting celebration of humanity, \u003cem\u003ered helicopter—a parable for our times \u003c\/em\u003eis 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\u003eOriginal musical score “Arirang Amazing Grace for a Red Helicopter” arranged for the audiobook. Inspired by James Rhee and arranged by Chad Cannon. Performance features Grace Kelly on saxophone, Joo Lee on cello, and Kyle Gilner on violin. Copyright owned by JCR Holdings, LLC.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49341916119344,"sku":"BDhpos","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49341916184880,"sku":"ZEhpos","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49341916217648,"sku":"ZMhpos","price":45.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/hpos-Square-cover.jpg?v=1777103867","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-hpos","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}