Meet Pono Shim, CEO and President of the Oahu Economic Development Board located in Honolulu, Hawaii. In this first episode, Pono shares the intent of the podcast which is to revive the art of connecting with others through storytelling. Listeners will also learn about the connection vs. correction models as well as the meaning of the podcast namesake and phrase, "Above the Sides", as explained by his grand-aunt and revered Native Hawaiian kupuna (elder), Auntie Pilahi Paki - Hawaiiʻs Keeper of Secrets.
The Oahu Economic Development Board offers a unique approach to regenerative economic development in Hawaii and emphasizes the importance of relationships, not transactions, in business.
Learn more about the Oahu Economic Development Board at: https://www.oedb.biz/