Meet Jason Chang, the New CEO of Queen’s
The leader of Hawai‘i’s largest health-care system brings fresh ideas for expanding services statewide while stabilizing the financials.
Leadership
Your Organization Needs an Auditor
Auditors uncover fraud, flawed processes and poor outcomes in the private and public sectors. They’re happy to recommend improvements too.
David Lassner on Challenges, Finances, TMT and Calm at UH
The outgoing UH president shares his proudest achievements, the changes he’s seen, times he didn’t want to read the news and advice for his successor.
For Maui: Lessons in Recovery and Hope from Japan
Local leaders in the Kibou for Maui Project share what they learned in Japan about dealing with disaster – both before and after it happens.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride 2024: Spotlight on Chad Yamamoto
The VP of advertising at First Hawaiian Bank strengthens community connections through his work with the Hawai‘i LGBT Legacy Foundation.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride 2024: Spotlight on Greg Waibel
The president and CEO of the YMCA of Honolulu says switching from biotech to the nonprofit sector was a “values match.”
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride 2024: Spotlight on Elena Cabatu
Hilo Medical Center’s director of marketing, legislative and public affairs advocates for women, girls and the LGBTQ+ community.
Hawai‘i’s Got Pride 2024: Spotlight on Justice Sabrina McKenna
The Hawai‘i Supreme Court associate justice is one of only a handful of openly gay state supreme court justices in the U.S.
Ken Kao: The Movie Mogul Among Us
The O‘ahu-based producer has worked with Martin Scorsese, Olivia Colman, Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Brie Larson and many other stars.
Talk Story with Chad Buck, Salesperson of the Year 2023
Inside his extraordinary rise from headstrong teen with a one-way ticket to Maui to founder, owner and CEO of Hawai‘i Foodservice Alliance.
A Honolulu Neurologist and Architect Are Tackling Brain Health
An eclectic group of local leaders has founded the Brain Health Applied Research Institute, aiming to draw from many disciplines and traditions to improve people’s cognitive well-being
Hawai‘i Leaders Selected for ‘Ōiwi Leadership Accelerator
Participants will learn leadership skills while maintaining and nourishing their Indigenous and personal identities and perspectives. Note: This story has been updated to include the 20th participant.
New Leadership Accelerator Aims to Elevate Indigenous and Hawai‘i-Centric Leadership
The ‘Ōiwi Leadership Accelerator combines Native Hawaiian knowledge and values with Western skills to help Native Hawaiian and Hawai‘i-raised professionals achieve their leadership goals.
Hawai‘i’s Filipinos Are Stepping Out from the Shadows
10 personal stories illuminate the triumphs and challenges of the second-largest ethnic group in the state.
2023 CEO of the Year: Ken Sakurai of Coastal Construction
The construction innovator and his company have built almost 33,000 homes for local families over more than 50 years. He’s still building at age 84.
New CEO at OHA Explains Why She Took the Job and Her Goals for Serving the Native Hawaiian Lāhui
Stacy Kealohalani Ferreira joined the Office of Hawaiian Affairs on Nov. 1 after serving as budget chief for the state Senate and in several roles at Kamehameha Schools.
Sages Over 70
After long and successful careers, these seven kūpuna are still helping their communities in inspiring ways.
When Fire Struck Lahaina, Hawai‘i’s Private Sector Rushed in to Help
These four Most Charitable Companies 2023 honorees mobilized with emergency supplies, health clinics and an unusual recovery mission.
No, Your Employees Probably Aren’t Happy. And Your Company Will Pay for It.
Employee experience is crucial for an organization’s growth and success, but most just give it lip service.
Hawai‘i’s Women of Influence
10 wāhine who have stepped up to lead, from corporate executives to organizers of grassroots relief efforts on Maui.
How Servco Prepares the Next Generation of Leaders
Two long-time executives explain their multi-year succession strategy, as they prepare to exit on Oct. 1.
This Remodeled Headquarters Makes Other Offices Look Boring and Cold
Two leaders at Servco Pacific describe what went into the renovation. Tip No. 2: Ask employees what they need to do their jobs.
Book Excerpt: “Our Beaches Were Empty, Our Hospitals Full”
Authors Kirk Caldwell and Georgette Deemer interviewed local leaders for an inside view of what it was like to navigate the pandemic.
5 Steps to Onboarding Leaders Who Are New to Hawai‘i
Take a hands-off approach with mainland hires, and many won’t last.