Thursday, May 31, 2012

Monday, May 28, 2012

Why does it continue?

Why do children feel they have to fight with their siblings all the time?

Why do they feel it's ok to hit?

Why do they feel it's ok to call names?

I know these habits and attitudes do not come from home and it's frustrating. Spankings don't work. Talking doesn't work. I don't know what to do already.

Is it an excuse to act that way or is it just a bad habit? I don't know but I'm sick of it.

Help...

New motivation...

It's strange how just one day you will wake up and the things you once held in high regard, are no longer your priority. God? Growing up? I'm not sure but it feels more certain.

In my search for that sense of place I am looking for, the devil always tries to get me to feel insecure and uncertain with the decisions being made. Stop it already and I've had it up to here!

A new week began and it's time to get it done. No issues I may have will let things be placed on the back burner anymore. The problem will be the motivation to get crap together! It's time to move on - I hate this standing still. No more hand holding.

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Cooking is therapy...

Tainoa finds joy in cooking. Actually good therapy!

Memorial Day is for remembering...

Are you a good one?

Employees don't want you to be the best friend or after work beer buddy. They don't want a confidant, soul mate, best friend or a mother figure. They want a boss.

Are you mapping your strategies? Are you consistent? Objective? Organized with a side salad of OCD? (LoL) Predictable? Inspiring? If you are that, you will be thanked :-)

I love when a manager creates a work environment I can thrive in! It helps me to be in the right mind frame when I get home to my Ohana. Good energy you take, rubs off. If you get good energy at work - you take that home and it rubs off :-)

When you are treated with respect and Honesty at work, it's as If work serves your family. Work environment can be a good example to follow.

"Do it right, do it well and employees will come back to work the next day at high tide, ready to surf the wave of high productivity with you." - Rosa Say

A good book helps you cook creativity and good thinking in your head :-)

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Sense of place...

I read something that gave me an AHAA Moment! I came to this conclusion....

Meaningful work starts in ME. Sense of place is a very personal thing. Culture is defined in my values, attitude and my choices NOT in my circumstance.

I've been temporarily blinded by my own ignorance. Totally unacceptable!

Friday, May 25, 2012

19 Values of Aloha.....(Managing with Aloha)

ALOHA—Aloha is a value, one of unconditional love.
Aloha is the outpouring and receiving of the spirit.



HO‘OHANA
The value of
work: To work with intent and with purpose.

‘IMI OLA
To “seek best life.” Our purpose in life is to seek its highest
form.
The value of mission and vision.


HO‘OMAU—The value of perseverance. To persist, to continue, to perpetuate. Never give up.

KŪLIA I KA NU‘U—The value of achievement. “Strive to reach the summit.”
Pursue personal excellence in all you do.


HO‘OKIPA—The value of hospitality, a hospitality of complete giving.
Welcome guests and strangers with your spirit of Aloha.


OHANA—Those who are family, and those you choose to call your family.
As a value, ‘Ohana is a human circle of complete Aloha.


LŌKAHI—The value of teamwork: Collaboration and cooperation. Harmony and unity.
People who work together can achieve more.


KĀKOU—The value of communication, for “All of us.” We are in this together.
Learn to speak the language of we.


KULEANA—One’s personal sense of responsibility.
“I accept my responsibilities, and I will be held accountable.”


‘IKE LOA—The value of learning. To know well. To seek knowledge and wisdom.

HA‘AHA‘A—The value of humility. Be humble, be modest, and open your thoughts.

HO‘OHANOHANO—To honor the dignity of others.Conduct yourself with distinction, and cultivate respectfulness.

ALAKA‘I—The value of leadership. Lead with initiative, and with your good example.
You shall be the guide for others when you have gained their trust and respect.


MĀLAMA—The value of stewardship. To take care of.
To serve and to honor, to protect and care for.


MAHALO—“Thank you”, as a way of living.
Live in thankfulness for the richness that makes life so precious.


NĀNĀ I KE KUMU—Look to your Sense of Place and sources of spirit, and you find your truth.

PONO—The value of integrity, of rightness and balance.
The feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right.


KA LĀ HIKI OLA—“The dawning of a new day.” Optimism.
The value of hope and promise


http://managingwithaloha.com/19-values-of-aloha/ - From Managing with Aloha - by Rosa Say..................one of my favorite books!!!

Monday, May 21, 2012

Adults are responsible for their safety...

Adults are Responsible for the Safety of Children

  • We strap children into car seats, we walk children across busy streets and we ask our teenagers questions about where they are going and who they will be with, all to keep them safe. Adults should also be responsible for protecting children from sexual abuse.
  • Why don’t adults do a better job? Child abuse statistics show that adults do not adequately protect children from child sexual abuse. There are a lot of reasons why, but the main reason is that THEY DON’T KNOW HOW!!!
  • Research suggests that adults are unaware of effective steps they can take to protect their children from sexual abuse. Most do not know how to recognize signs of sexual abuse and many do not know what to do when sexual abuse is discovered.
  • There are several well-known and successful programs that teach children self-protection skills and techniques, as age-appropriate. These programs also teach children about physical boundaries and about discerning types of touch. These programs are valuable to children. The skills learned by children in these programs have thwarted some abductions and sexual assaults. However, we must not fall into a trap of thinking that these skills are the only protection children need.
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