University of Life: A Cross-Cultural Approach to Leadership Success

Book Description: University of Life is filled with pointed truth, leadership skills and cross-cultural insight. With this proven approach learn to deep listen, see beyond the obvious to the power of simple, and trust your feelings. This book is dedicated to proving who you are not what you do matters. If you want to make a difference, we will guide you with the wisdom of our na Kupuna: Ka Hanohano (dignity), Ke kupono (integrity), Ka ha'aha'a (humility), Ke alaka'i (leadership), Ko ho omana (spirituality), Ke aloha (alo-sharing, oha-joyous, ha-breath of life), and the 4th R-responsibility. Komo Mai, come inside!

Excerpt: Children-Handle with Care:

Children are our legacy, and in our opinion, this book would not be complete without a generous section dedicated to them. Leadership is part of everyday life for us. We lead from the day we can comprehend; it is part of the harmonious balance of an ohana (family). The only thing that separates is the level of one's balanced leadership role.

For the purposes of this book, we will limit this section to the role of teachers as leaders. Teachers have immense power. Recall the story of my teacher at ten years old where his pronouncement was "Aki, you are nothing but a dirty Hawaiian, you will always be a dirty Hawaiian." Visualize that 10-year-old girl's life today had she believed this professional. Place yourself in that scene, then look around you or think of the one student in your charge that bugs you, or that you do not like. Then revisit some of the words you may have uttered to that child that made them feel frightened, worthless, like dirt, like crumbs you brush to the floor. Terrible vision isn't it? Read the rest of the University of Life excerpt by clicking HERE.

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Trial by Fire: A True Story of Hope

Book Description: A story of tragedy and triumph. In 1983, Nani Linder suffered an extreme allergic reaction to medication for exposure to TB, which permanently damaged her nervous and autoimmune systems. "Trial by Fire" is a riveting account of her struggle. Accompany Nani on her journey and experience the power of the human spirit. Always to the point, she teaches us that everyone should watch the sunrise, listen to the whisper of the wind, and say a fond mahalo (thank you) to God for these gifts. Why? Because life is a celebration, God does not make junk and life is not a dress rehearsal. Know what? Tomorrow is today.

Excerpt:

November 10, 1992. Had a serious reaction to a sliver of Demerol-Nov. 6, I think. Was to have a root canal at 9:30 a.m. but Ron insisted that I sit at Dr. Reynolds' office to take this trial Demerol in case there is a problem. That was at 8:30 a.m., and it is my belief that we came home at 5 p.m. or 6 p.m. with Dr. Reynolds' help. I'm writing what I can recall; this time I'm crawling back, still going to St. Patrick's Hospital Emergency Room every day for IV, can't eat, can't drink, still vomiting, still very, very sick. Dear God, is this ever going to end? I made a poem, sort of, it's called: Ode to Demerol
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All About Me "Look At Me I'm A Star"

Book Description: Nani Aki Linder's book "Look at me I'm a Star" offers authentic insight and tested strategies for all who advocate for children. It is a working text, includes a parent/teacher manual. Validation of the author's work though glowing reviews including a coveted tribal resolution. It is a leadership book from a diverse approach that strives for excellence, not perfect. It demonstrates the power of seeing through the eyes of children. Simply stated, "it works!" This work is about children and dedicated to children.

Excerpt: My Spirit of Hope Prayer:

Dear God, help my teacher/parent to know;
If you teach me, I can learn.
If you love me, I will thrive.
If you respect me, I can become.
If you can just see me as "a little person with big
Feelings just like you", I can stand tall and proud.
Please honor my individuality, forgive my messes
And mistakes, and know what? I might become the
Next President of the United States.
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