The fires on Maui also ignited a conversation about resilience in personal lives. Embracing ʻohana, the people of Hawaii demonstrate a strength within:

• One witness in Kahana noted that a procession of tourist boats, jet skis, and traditional Hawaiian canoes from the neighboring island of Molokai, just kept coming every day to bring relief provisions.
• A boat captain, her own boats already destroyed and livelihood in question, used a dingy to rescue people from the churring waters.
• A local, saw a couple of panicked tourists stranded on the front street and sprung into action. With flames quickly approaching, he got them in his car, weaving through blocked streets and fire to get them to safety.

The stories coming out of Maui will continue to shape the narrative of what it means to have the strength within.

Just as companies must adapt and rebuild, individuals must also harness their inner strength to navigate life’s storms.

• Resilience is a mental muscle that grows stronger with each challenge. Developing a positive mindset and cultivating emotional strength enable individuals to overcome obstacles and emerge more resilient.
• Individuals thrive through connection. Your connectedness provides the needed encouragement and guidance.
• Resilience demands a willingness to adapt to change. Embracing change as a constant and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
• Resilience is not about enduring suffering; it is about the bounce back. Prioritizing self-care, health, and emotional well-being contributes to building resilience.