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What do executives do, anyway? They do values.
My title is borrowed from a blog post I recently read and felt compelled to share with the readers of my Ho‘ohana Community newsletter: What do executives do, anyway? by Avery Pennarun, Apenwarr....
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Managing Basics: The Good Receiver
Preface: Originally posted for an October edition of our weekly newsletter, this addresses our Key Concept 5 within the Managing with Aloha philosophy; better communication via our Language of...
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Kaʻana i kāu aloha: Share your Aloha
I’ve had several reminders lately, of how good it can be to return to one’s basic essentials, and the clear intention of sharing the spirit of Aloha is unquestionably one of mine; it feels good and...
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Hō‘imi to Curate Your Life’s Experience
From my email: “Rosa, is Hō‘imi a value you created? I’ve been trying to do more research on it, and can’t find anything more than what can be traced back to you and your writing.” The short answer,...
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Do it—Experiment!
Preface: For the last two years, we have adopted ALONUI: In Full Presence as our theme of the year, as added punch to our value of the month practice. Prior to that, it was GOOD: January’s Beginnings...
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Self-Coaching Exercises in the Self-Leadership of Alaka‘i
Preface: A shorter version of this post was originally shared in my weekly newsletter—subscribe, and join our Ho‘ohana Community of Managing with Aloha practitioners. When I’m asked for a quick...
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Evolve into a manager
Recently caught this nugget of management goodness on Jessica Livingston’s blog: Be able to evolve into a manager Early on, starting a startup is all about the product. But that changes when a startup...
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The Thrill of Work
Preface: We’ve been “sheltering in place” for most of the past year, due to the Covid19 pandemic. The layoffs and business shutdowns which affected so many hit home for our family in mid March, 2020....
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In favor of Wage Equity as our Core Standard
As debate heated up on the pros and cons of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, also known as the American Rescue Plan, I was challenged to defend my stance in favor of the $15 minimum...
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Lokomaika‘i, the value of generosity
Lokomaika‘i: E ‘ōpū ali‘i “No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.”—Kāvya AgarwalE ‘ōpū ali‘i‘Be as kind and as generous as a chief should be.’—Dr. George Kanahele Lokomaika‘i means “of...
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