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Lokomaika‘i, the value of generosity

March 30, 2021

Lokomaika‘i: E ‘ōpū ali‘i “No beauty shines brighter than that of a good heart.”—Kāvya Agarwal E ‘ōpū ali‘i‘Be as kind and as generous as a chief should be.’—Dr. George Kanahele Lokomaika‘i means “of good heart” and it is often considered the value of generosity. Rather than listing it separately in Managing with Aloha, we weave […]

Leave a Comment · Key 3. Value Alignment

In favor of Wage Equity as our Core Standard

March 7, 2021

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 wage while dipping into the shallows of Twitter; “[Are you] unaware that raising [the] minimum wage hurts young […]

· Key 6. The ‘Ohana in Business Model

The Thrill of Work

March 3, 2021

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. My husband headed back to work this week, albeit a temporary, no idea for how long kind of work schedule. […]

· Key 2. Worthwhile Work

Evolve into a manager

February 28, 2021

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 gets really big. A founder who wants to keep running the company has to become a manager. You don’t need to […]

· Key 4. The Role of the Manager Reconstructed, Sunday Mālama

Self-Coaching Exercises in the Self-Leadership of Alaka‘i

January 28, 2021

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 definition of the value of Alaka‘i, I’ll regularly respond that “it’s leadership which starts with self-leadership.” In my view, you cannot presume to lead others […]

· Project: Affirmations

Do it—Experiment!

December 18, 2020

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 are in Our Good. I haven’t been consistent in selecting a theme of the year, however 2021 seems […]

· Key 9. Palena ‘ole

Hō‘imi to Curate Your Life’s Experience

September 24, 2020

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, is yes, as far as I know, and am aware of —so if you find anything more, […]

· Key 3. Value Alignment

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  • Lokomaika‘i, the value of generosity March 30, 2021
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19 Values of Aloha: Index Pages

There are 19 Values of Aloha taught within the Managing with Aloha philosophy:

Ch.1 Aloha | Ch.2 Ho‘ohana | Ch.3 ‘Imi ola | Ch.4 Ho‘omau | Ch.5 Kūlia i ka nu‘u | Ch.6 Ho‘okipa | Ch.7 ‘Ohana | Ch.8 Lōkahi | Ch.9 Kākou | Ch.10 Kuleana | Ch.11 ‘Ike loa | Ch.12 Ha‘aha‘a | Ch.13 Ho‘ohanohano | Ch.14 Alaka‘i | Ch.15 Mālama | Ch.16 Mahalo | Ch.17 Nānā i ke kumu | Ch.18 Pono | Ch.19 Ka lā hiki ola | Full Listing

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Additional Resource Pages: 9 Key Concepts | 12 Aloha Virtues | A Manager’s Calling: 10 Beliefs | Conceptual Index (Lexicon Morphology) | Daily 5 Minutes | Hawaiian Glossary | Sunday Mālama | Archives

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The 9 Key Concepts of the Managing with Aloha ‘Ohana in Business Model

Key 1. The Aloha Spirit | Key 2. Worthwhile Work | Key 3. Value Alignment | Key 4. The Role of the Manager Reconstructed | Key 5. Language of Intention | Key 6. The ‘Ohana in Business Model | Key 7. Strengths Management | Key 8. Sense of Place | Key 9. Palena ‘ole

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