Leadership Conference: Business Improves When Employees Feel They Matter
Matthew Emerzian urges business leaders to make human connection a priority, saying strong workplace cultures begin by letting employees know they are important.
Matthew Emerzian urges business leaders to make human connection a priority, saying strong workplace cultures begin by letting employees know they are important.
In today’s rapidly changing workplace, leadership is no longer defined by authority alone. People-Centered Leadership focuses on leading with aloha, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and connection while still driving performance and results. As technology and AI continue to reshape the way we work, the need for human-centered leadership has never been more important. This year’s conference explores how strong leaders build trust, navigate difficult conversations, foster belonging, and create cultures where people feel valued, motivated, and empowered to thrive. Through practical workshops and candid conversations, attendees will gain tools to lead with greater humanity, resilience, and impact in an increasingly complex world.
Hawai‘i’s premier leadership event is back, bringing together professionals, executives, and changemakers for a full day of insight, connection, and growth. Expect candid conversations with respected leaders, interactive workshops that challenge your thinking, and real tools to help you lead with impact. Meet people who move the needle in their industries—and walk away with ideas you can act on immediately.
Join us for a full day of inspiration, innovation, and thought-provoking conversations with some of Hawaii's distinguished business and community leaders. Develop and strengthen your leadership skills by attending keynote sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Sherri Okinaga, Senior Vice President of Organizational Effectiveness at First Hawaiian Bank sat down with Cheryl Oncea, Publisher at Hawaii Business Magazine, to discuss the first ever hybrid Leadership Conference that took place July 21-22, 2021.
July 21-22, 2021. Missed the live conference? Session replays are available to purchase on our Leadership Conference website
Sherri Okinaga, SVP & Organizational Effectiveness Manager at First Hawaiian Bank sat down with Anthony Bagnoli, Director of Events at Hawaii Business Magazine to discuss the first ever virtual Leadership Conference that took place July 28-30. Okinaga highlights record-breaking numbers,…
Navigating the coronavirus pandemic requires leaders to be relentlessly curious, emotionally intelligent, vulnerable and authentic.
While the world changes around us, Hawai'i continues to move forward. Join us July 28-30 for the first ever virtual Leadership Conference! Featuring 55 speakers and 15 sessions, this is the conference you'd expect, even during unexpected times. To register,…
The virtual three-day event includes many of Hawai‘i’s most influential thinkers and leaders. More than 55 speakers and 15 sessions will cover everything from negotiating and marketing to giving back and sustainability. Dozens of Hawai‘i’s most influential and dynamic leaders…
The 7th Annual Leadership Conference will span three days, with optional morning and afternoon sessions, July 28-30, 2020. The Conference will feature inspiring speakers, valuable skill-building sessions, and advice on how to find personal and professional resilience in this new COVID-19 world. This won’t be just…
Tomorrow’s business leaders need to do more than set examples in their workplaces. They also have a responsibility to help Hawaiʻi tackle its biggest challenges. “We look at an issue in business or in education, and we can look at…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm By Noelle Fujii-Oride Tomorrow’s business leaders need to do more than set examples in their workplaces. They also have a responsibility to help Hawaiʻi tackle its biggest challenges. “We look at…
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Hawaii Business Magazine's Publisher Cheryl Oncea and President of First Hawaiian Bank Darlene Blakeney join Steve Uehara on Hawaii News Now Sunrise to cover some of what will be featured in the 6th Annual Leadership Conference on July 25 at…
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Thursday, July 25, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hilton Hawaiian Village – Coral Ballrooms ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 6th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence…
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Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever been in space, but astronaut Scott Kelly took them…
Thursday, January 1, 1970, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Hawaii Business Magazine’s annual Leadership Conference is the biggest and best leadership development event in the state Video produced by RKT Media No one in the audience had ever…
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Join Hawaii Business magazine for the 5th Annual Leadership Conference, Hawaii's largest professional development conference. This year's theme is RESILIENCE. Develop valuable new relationships, build influence in your space, challenge yourself to think differently and push yourself to grow…
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