Special guest Robbie Alm joins this episode to share stories in remembrance of his good friend and colleague, Pono Shim. Robbie and Pono share a long history of friendship beginning with Ponoʻs father, Alvin Shim, and continuing on into Pono's enterprising days at the concierge at Ward Theater. In their own respective careers, they worked together during Pono's early years at the Oʻahu Economic Development Board (then Enterprise Honolulu) and continued to grow close through their approach to values-based leadership, family connections and their shared sense of humor. We hope you enjoy listening. Episode Highlights and time stamps: 1:11 Oʻahu Economic Development Board Statement about the late Pono Shim 4:15 Robbie Alm and Pono Shim - the beginning of a friendship 6:11 Memories of the concierge at Ward Theater, being in service of others 9:50 Pono's journey at Enterprise Honolulu begins 18:39 Influences: Parents Alvin Shim and Marian Heen Shim, and Aunty Pilahi Paki 22:03 Orson's restaurant story: finding the root of power 27:30 "What is your favorite intersection?": finding joy in the moment 34:38 Eggplant Curry story: getting to the core of the issue 38:21 "Storytellers are successful as leaders": collecting stories together, backpack story 47:04 Connecting, authenticity and being present 49:55 Reference vs. reverence: "How can I help people live out their goodness?" 56:38 Leaders in Hawaiʻi 1:02:50 Family 1:07:06 Let the magic live out: tell your stories