The 19 Values of Aloha

Here is a brief listing of the 19 Hawaiian Values of Aloha within the Managing with Aloha management philosophy. These are the same values which are the foundational Mana’o [core convictions] within our Teaching with Aloha seasons, and thus they outline our learning intentions.

For more about values and why we choose them, we invite you to visit Rosa’s first posting for Teaching with Aloha: Why Choose Aloha Values?

The values are listed sequentially, in alignment with the seasons of a teaching year, and consequentially, in that they will build on each other as you learn them.

Aloha—

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

Ho‘ohana—

Working with intent and with purpose.

‘Imi ola—

To seek life. Our purpose in life is to seek its highest form.

Ho’omau—

Perseverance. To continue, to perpetuate. Never give up.

KÅ«lia i ka nu’u—

Achievement. Pursue personal excellence. Strive to reach the summit.

Ho‘okipa—

The 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. ‘Ohana is a human circle of complete Aloha.

Lōkahi—

Collaboration and cooperation. Harmony and unity. People who work together can achieve more.

Kākou—

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—

To know well. To seek knowledge and wisdom.

Ha’aha’a—

Humility. Be humble, be modest, and open your thoughts.

Ho’ohanohano—

Honor the dignity of others. Conduct yourself with distinction, and cultivate respectfulness.

Alaka’i—

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—

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 source, find your truth.

Pono—

Rightness and Balance. The feeling of contentment when all is good and all is right.

Ka lā hiki ola—

Hope and promise. The dawning of a new day.