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the only thing that drives people is getting the job done . But in Hawaii the relationship always comes first . “ I was looking for a place where I could find an elevated spiritual culture and I certainly find that here ,” Allen says .
This is not to suggest that Allen didn ’ t enjoy her work before . She blesses the Air Force for helping her overcome culture shock , teaching her what she calls ‘ the heartbeat of America and American culture ’, and giving her a sense of pride in belonging to a great nation that was very different from the ambivalence of a troubled South Africa .
Nevertheless , Hawaii clearly captured her heart . Its culture of ‘ Aloha ’ fits her management style . “ Aloha is learning to hold every relationship tenderly . It is allowing courage to be defined while still maintaining grace . It is leading as a servant and operating in ways that unite .”
Talking story When it comes to procurement systems , Hawaii is very young compared with the East Coast . When Allen arrived , the teams were working with antiquated systems and mindsets . Procurement meant no more than doing deals and buying things . “ My experience on the federal
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