The Collegiate Rugby Association of America's 2024 D1 Elite season recently ended. I write about valuable lessons on team culture that I learnt. Key points? Finding a strong adversary, building and selling the team's vision, and maintaining high standards to avoid compromising team integrity.
Tag: Pasifika
How A Growth Mindset Is Changing My Life
I reflect on the struggles that came from self-imposed limitations and the fear of failure. I talk about my transition to a growth mindset, and the importance of embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and seeking improvement. I also address the specific challenges faced by the Pasifika community in adopting a growth mindset, highlighting the need for self-awareness and overcoming societal expectations.
To Be A Man
In this article, I express appreciation for storytelling through various art forms including music. I find Dax's song "To be a man" relatable, as it captures societal expectations of manhood and the struggles men face. I encourage self-reflection and seeking help if needed, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and support.
Development and Communities – An On-The-Ground Perspective
Does sustainable development trump indigenous rights? This article is the "on the ground" perspective of an indigenous community leader.
2023 Reflections and 2024 Goals
I reflect on 2023 - the wins and lessons. I also write down some of my goals for 2024, while also challenging you to do this same reflection exercise.
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.
Why Pasifika Organizations Misdiagnose – Lessons From the Fiji Rugby Union Fiasco.
What is the real cause for the Fiji Rugby Union fiasco? Why do Pasifika Organizations spend so much time troubleshooting the same problems time and again? This article talks about the root cause!
An iTaukei Parallel on Finding Balance for Work and Home.
We talk about how to switch between a work mindset — before heading to work — and home mindset — as you prepare to head home. We use parallelism, in the form of traditional iTaukei protocols, to highlight how creating routines and habits can boost productivity at work while maintaining work-life balance.
Can iTaukei Values Contribute to Company Culture?
Company Culture is a topic that modern theorists love to study, but can indigenous values be used to better understand it? iTaukei value systems can and we see that in this article.
Communication, Crafting, and Relationship Building.
Communication has always played a significant role in relationship building and maintenance. Indigenous societies understood the importance of crafting the right message for the right audience.