The content emphasizes the importance of values-driven leadership over traditional positional power in fostering innovation and trust within teams. It highlights how Pasifika cultural values, such as service and relationality, significantly enhance l...
As I move into TikTok, I also want to share my PhD journey. I’ve recently come back from my first PhD fieldwork and so I thought I’d share a couple of clips.
Healthy systems anticipate absence, promoting shared knowledge and clearly defined roles. Businesses should avoid reliance on individual presence for functionality. Continuity is achieved through trust, predictability, and supportive design. This app...
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 world...
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!
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...
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 collabo...
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.
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...
After my grandmother's funeral, I observed a traditional mourning period called bogi drau. During this time, I reflected on my appearance and societal stigma regarding unkempt hair and beards. The experience illuminated cultural insights and psycholo...
Bula Vinaka,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 maintaini...
Bula vinaka and welcome to Cultural Fit where we talk about how to create stronger Pasifika businesses and people. In this week's edition, we will look at how empathy can become your superpower. I had recently ran a workshop on emotional intelligence...
Bula vinaka !My name is Alfred Tora and I am the founder of the Pasifika Organizational Psychology website, which has been rebranded to www.alfredtora.org . I apologize for not being in touch with you during the last year and I hope to do better in...
Bula vinaka and welcome to Cultural Fit.With 2023 well underway, I'm excited to discover what this year has in store for us! I am instantly reminded of the sage advice that Arthur Ashe - famed tennis player and winner of 3 Grand Slam singles titles -...
Bula Vinaka, Hola, Kia Ora and welcome to Cultural Fit. As I began to write this edition, I tried to double down on the why. Why did I think that this newsletter needed to be out there? What is the purpose of it all? Why should pasifika subscribe to...