Managing with Aloha: ‘Imi ola

Aloha mai kākou

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“Every single day, somewhere in the world, Aloha comes to life. As it lives and breathes within us, it defines the epitome of sincere, gracious, and intuitively perfect customer service given from one person to another.”
This genuine connection is the Aloha Spirit Hawai‘i is known for.
Now imagine if the customer is an employee, and if the customer service provider is their manager, one who continually shares his or her aloha spirit in the coaching and mentorship they offer. This possibility, this liberating reinvention, is one that managers everywhere can and must believe in, demonstrate and sustain if we are to truly thrive at work. Managing with Aloha helps managers and leaders do just that; grow in their belief and intention, and make worthwhile, meaningful work our reality.
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The translation of ‘Imi ola is “to seek life.” As a value, ‘Imi ola teaches us that our purpose in life is to seek its highest possible form. In managing with Aloha, ‘Imi ola helps us craft our best possible life in business.

Pronunciation Guide: ‘Imi ola (Ee-mee-ola)

For more on this value, these are articles Rosa has written on ‘Imi ola since Managing with Aloha was first published:

‘Imi ola Gets Personal. Her personal example of the living of this value, as Rosa answers the question, “When is your next book coming out?”

Next time, ask the ‘Imi ola question instead. “What do you want to be doing in five years time?” is a question that can drive people crazy. ‘Imi ola gives you a better alternative!

‘Imi ola; Form and Function. Working on the form we adopt, for the function we want in our best possible life.

Mission or Vision? Why choose between them? Revitalizing mission statements and visioning sessions with ‘Imi ola.

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Hawaiian Values

Why Choose Values?
NEW Resource Page. Also, a conversation tip in sharing it at work.
Ho‘ohana
Passion for worthwhile Work. Intention.
‘Imi ola
Mission and Vision.
Ho‘omau
Perseverance and Persistence.
Kūlia i ka nu‘u
Achievement and Excellence.
Ho‘okipa
Hospitality and Service.
‘Ohana
Family and Community.
Lōkahi
Harmony, Unity and Collaboration.
Kākou
Inclusiveness and Synergy.
Kuleana
Responsibility and Accountability.
‘Ike loa
Knowledge, Wisdom, and Learning.
Ha‘aha‘a
Humility and Open-mindedness.
Ho‘ohanohano
Dignity and Respect.
Alaka‘i
Leadership and Initiative.
Mālama
Caring, Empathy, Stewardship.
Mahalo
Living in Thankfulness.
Nānā i ke kumu
Authenticity and Truth.
Pono
Balance and Rightness.
Ka lā hiki ola
Hope and Promise.
Aloha
Love and Inner Spirit.
Aloha List of Virtues
An exclusive online feature not included in the book.