Leadership Island Style® for Newcomers

A transformative workshop that helps newcomers navigate Hawai‘i’s unique business culture.

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Business in Hawai’i is shaped by a unique blend of East, West and Polynesian cultures. Without understanding these nuances, newcomers may struggle to connect. This live, online course helps you navigate cultural differences and avoid pitfall, so you can thrive in your new island community.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Gain a deep understanding of Hawai‘i’s people, cultural values, and behaviors —and how these foundations profoundly influence leadership effectiveness.

  • Learn key behaviors and mindset essentials for success within Hawai‘i’s relationship-centered and community-driven environment.

  • Recognize common missteps newcomers often make that could unintentionally strain relationships, create misunderstandings, or disrupt harmony.

  • Explore six essential leadership attributes that empower you to lead authentically, respectfully, and successfully in Hawai‘i’s distinctive cultural landscape.

BENEFITS

  • Strengthen your ability to lead confidently and effectively while navigating Hawai‘i’s diverse business environment with cultural intelligence.

  • Build meaningful connections rooted in cultural awareness, mutual respect, and an understanding of local dynamics.

  • Connect with fellow island newcomers and hear from a co-facilitator as she shares her journey of successfully transitioning from the Continental U.S. to Hawai‘i.

  • Get answers to challenging questions in a secure and encouraging setting.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

  • Individuals who recently moved to the Hawaiian Islands

  • Former residents who have returned to Hawai’i (after several years away)

  • Non- or Part-time residents who work closely with Hawai’i organizations

tIME

This four-hour workshop is held live over Zoom, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

To ensure an engaging and dynamic experience, participants will enjoy group breakouts, an open Q&A, a one-hour lunch break and hourly stretch breaks.

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TESTIMONIALS 

  • "Leadership Island Style for Newcomers is wonderful training to deepen your understanding of business culture, and overall culture in Hawai‘i. As a new leader to the Hawai‘i market, I found the teachings and content provided by Glenn and Debbie invaluable in navigating social norms and workplace culture. I highly recommend working with the team at Leadership Works as you find success in Hawai‘i's uniquely challenging environment; they will expedite the process."


    – Molly Johnston,
    Vice President of Development, American Heart Association - Hawai‘i Chapter

  • "I tell many colleagues in several different professions about this course all the time. It truly was valuable for me.”


    – Erin Olsen,
    Director of Operations, Kauai Humane Society

  • "The workshop presented and conducted by Glenn and Debbie has proven to be invaluable - - not only to my teammates across the mainland, but surprisingly to my local team as well. it provided information about the origins of the blending of cultures and behavior patterns in Hawaii, as well as how one can be successful conducting business in our local environment.”

    - Corey T. Fujii,
    Sr. Director, GM of Pharmacy Operations and Account Management, Specialty Pharmacy and Health Services,  Accredo