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Welcome to the inside of the mind of Alfred Tora. These blog posts are opinions, thoughts, and expressions of an aspiring thinker of things. Enjoy the reads, leave your comments, and stay positive!

Leadership Is Stewardship, Not Control

As we move toward a new year (Wohoo 2026!), many leaders feel the quiet pressure to “get things right.” More planning.More oversight.More involvement. But leadership or veiliutaki was never meant to be about carrying everything. In the Pasifika worldview, leadership begins to look a lot more like stewardship and is about holding something in trust—for the…
What Christmas Reveals About How Business Really Works

This article talks about how the festive season is usually the best time for a stress test, where cracks in the system reveal themselves. Take the opportunity to identify and strategize for it!
Fostering Leadership: Bridging Urban and Vanua in Fiji

The Indigenous Knowledge conference revealed varying perspectives on Fiji’s future and highlighted the potential disconnect between urban Fijians and their traditional roots. Important questions arose regarding knowledge sharing, leadership, and the role of urban achievers in the vanua. Addressing these issues requires creating inclusive spaces for dialogue and collaboration to foster meaningful connections.
Insights from an Indigenous Knowledge Conference

The inaugural Indigenous Knowledge conference in Fiji, organized by FNU and partners, focused on the theme of Vuku ni Vanua, emphasizing the importance of indigenous wisdom. Attendees discussed the need for more dialogue about indigeneity and collaboration among social groups, highlighting the gap between research and application for community benefit. The conference aimed to foster…
Pasifika and Self-imposed Limitations.

Self-imposed limitations hold us back from reaching our full potential. As Pasifika, I believe this is something we need to become more aware of and work towards overcoming as a people.
Anchored in Culture: How Pasifika Worldviews Can Shape the Future of Work

The modern workplace’s shift towards individualism negatively impacts organizational culture. Embracing Pasifika cultural values can foster relational leadership, trust, and collaboration, emphasizing community and service over status. By integrating holistic wellbeing approaches and open communication, businesses can enhance morale and inclusivity, making cultural principles a competitive advantage in creating sustainable workplaces.