Transition Memo - Obama Team Anything but Shy and Retiring
The issue is whether she can have the kind of close relationship with Obama that’s required to be an effective secretary of state. He needs to trust her implicitly; she needs to operate in a way that makes it unmistakably clear that his interests are her top priority. She must be the White House’s woman at the State Department.” Full Story »
Posted by Peter L. Combs
I think what needs to be learned by mainlanders is that Ho' Oponpono is a process that is learned in Hawaii and it is taught in Hawaiian Public schools and private schools . It is a process of communication with peers and opponents wherein you use the strengths of others to learn and gain support. It is also where you solve your differences - not by shouting - but by listening "even if we disagree". Obama is building an ohana of people who will be warriors when necessary. In today's climate we need a team of listeners and supports who have their own mind. I am not a strong supporter of HRC as the SoS but I can see the logic from this article. We shall see.