Kuleana is one’s personal sense of responsibility. A person high in this value will be quick to say, “I accept my responsibilities, and I will be held accountable.” As a value Kuleana speaks the workplace language of self-motivation, effective delegation, ownership, empowerment, and personal transformation.
Pronunciation Guide: Kuleana (Koo-lay-ah-nah)
For more on this value, these are articles Rosa has written on Kuleana since Managing with Aloha was first published:
- Kuleana, Self-Responsibility, and Self-Determination. There is a transformation of self-actualization to Kuleana, that in effect, comes from keeping a promise to yourself; the promise is to BE yourself.
- 3by3 on Motivation, Responsibility and Accountability. How do these three concepts connect within Kuleana?
- The Energy Flow of Kuleana. More energy from more responsibility? Oh yes!
On the other hand ...
- Your Responsibilities: Joy or Clutter?. What are you doing that is someone else’s responsibility? Why are you doing it?
