08-18-2023, 05:55 AM
It has to come down to the character and backbone of the ultimate "leader(s)" charged with putting people in places of authority/responsibility that when the excrement hits the oscillating blades, they are competent to perform the required duties.
I think the best example of dealing with and maybe even turning the "good ole boy" network on its head is Maui's Police Chief and how he came to be.
He pissed people off just being a nominee. He pissed people off the day he was sworn in. I did not see a press conference today, but I'm sure he pissed off someone today.
But is he the right man in the right job in Maui today. You're damn right he is.
If leadership makes their decisions on critical staff by thinking - "well this might piss off Kimo's ohana" well, they themselves don't belong in leadership to begin with.
And yes, Lorraine Inouye has that character.
I think Maui's Mayor has that character, but maybe still with a little "good ole boy" in him, but he seems like a square shooter - and makes me wonder why he kept Andaya on in that role when he became Mayor. I am quite sure the Mayor was very influential on Andaya's immediate resignation.
I think the best example of dealing with and maybe even turning the "good ole boy" network on its head is Maui's Police Chief and how he came to be.
He pissed people off just being a nominee. He pissed people off the day he was sworn in. I did not see a press conference today, but I'm sure he pissed off someone today.
But is he the right man in the right job in Maui today. You're damn right he is.
If leadership makes their decisions on critical staff by thinking - "well this might piss off Kimo's ohana" well, they themselves don't belong in leadership to begin with.
And yes, Lorraine Inouye has that character.
I think Maui's Mayor has that character, but maybe still with a little "good ole boy" in him, but he seems like a square shooter - and makes me wonder why he kept Andaya on in that role when he became Mayor. I am quite sure the Mayor was very influential on Andaya's immediate resignation.