Network
Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul Network
Weaving a network rooted in Hawai‘i’s Soul to accelerate positive outcomes for Hawai‘i
The RHS Network enables Hawai‘i leaders to journey together to honor, protect, and perpetuate Hawai‘i’s Soul. Grounded in Native Hawaiian culture and values, the Network fosters relationships built on mutual trust and encourages bold, transformative leadership. It also leverages the Possible Futures of Hawai‘i’s Soul scenarios as a tool to co-create and implement solutions on what can and must be done – individually and together – for Hawai‘i and its people.
Network outcomes include:
A shift in relationships – how the people of Hawai‘i collaborate and relate to one another, based in trust, reciprocity, and respectful change.
An increase in individual and collective capacity to address complex challenges in systemic, collaborative, and experimental ways.
Shared knowledge and expanded understanding of Hawai‘i’s Soul – locally and globally – and the application of its teachings to make positive change.
Since its inception, the RHS Network has grown into an impact network of more than 600 leaders across the state – and continues to expand – as leaders actively collaborate to move this work forward.
Participant Engagement and Support
As a backbone organization, HEC supports participants in building a foundational understanding of Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul (RHS) and ensures consistent opportunities to connect, converse, and collaborate. We welcome new participants year-round through various convenings and introductory briefings. HEC facilitates knowledge sharing across the network, identifies connections to like-minded efforts, and amplifies stories of impact. Participants co-create and refine solutions together, with the freedom to choose how they engage in the journey.
We’ve seen participants engage in multiple ways, including:
As Individuals
Where the work of RHS inspires reflection on their role as leaders and community members resulting in individual actions that embrace the values of the Hawai‘i’s Soul framework.
Through peer-to-peer learning exchange
Where trusted relationships are built and result in shifts in actions with leaders helping to advance each other’s work in a more efficient and effective way.
As Collaborators
Where groups of people from diverse backgrounds have identified an opportunity to advance on an issue together.
Network Engagement Opportunities
Introduction to Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul Briefing
This briefing offers an introduction to the Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul (RHS) initiative and network, providing a shared understanding of the framework and the Four Possible Scenarios that guide our collective work. It is a pre-requisite for attending the annual RHS Network Gathering and is ideal for those who are new to RHS. We also partner with organizations across the state to integrate the tools and teachings of Hawai‘i’s Soul in ways that support their strategic goals and deepen community impact. Contact us to learn more.
Quarterly Haku Calls
These virtual calls invite anyone who wants to learn about work being done through Hawai‘i’s Soul. Calls are designed to help build and continue relationships, amplify work happening within the network, surface new insights, and weave together the teachings of Hawai‘i’s Soul.
RHS Network Gathering
This two-day gathering engages all network participants and aims to build system leaders in Hawai‘i who are committed to journeying together to honor, protect, and perpetuate Hawai‘i’s Soul. Designed to be cumulative, the gathering focuses on deepening our shared understanding of Hawai‘i’s Soul, building relationships with and learning from one another, and advancing collective thinking around how the teachings of Hawai‘i’s Soul can be applied in practice.
RHS Accelerator
The Accelerator is an intensive process designed to support cross-functional or cross-sector teams who want to collaborate on a specific focus area or challenge. Each team is paired with a facilitator trained in systems thinking, and the process culminates in a two-day in-person workshop with additional resource people who provide new insights and perspectives.
Organizations on the RHS Journey
The RHS Network includes a diverse range of sectors reflecting the broad commitment across Hawai‘i to work together for lasting, systems-level change.
Sectors include:
Business and Private
Government
Nonprofit & Community
Education
Healthcare
Philanthropy
Environmental & ‘Āina-based Organizations
Media & Communications
Labor & Workforce Development
Housing & Devlopment
Arts & Culture
Youth & Next Generation Leaders
Technology & Innovation
Business and Private
Government
Nonprofit & Community
Education
Healthcare
Philanthropy
Environmental & ‘Āina-based Organizations
Media & Communications
Labor & Workforce Development
Housing & Development
Arts & Culture
Youth & Next Generation Leaders
Technology & Innovation
Get Involved
To get involved or schedule a briefing for your organization, please contact Hannah Ishida, Network Engagement Lead
Rediscovering Hawai‘i’s Soul Newsletter
Stay connected with the latest updates from the RHS Network by subscribing to the RHS newsletter. Get the inside scoop on important updates and events, inspiring stories of impact, and access to key resources and insights.
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Resources
Want to dig deeper? Explore the RHS resources to learn more about the values, tools, and real-life stories that are guiding this work.
