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Cindy Sakai
MAOM ’98

Co-owner, training resultant and
certified dream coach, TH!NK, LLC

Mililani, Hawaii

SPOTLIGHT MOMENT
Being invited to be a commencement speaker at the 2011 Spring University of Phoenix Hawaii Campus graduation to share the story about how we created a thriving business from our University of Phoenix capstone project 13 years prior.

RISKIEST MOVE
Saying “no” to a client opportunity that I knew I was not the right fit for and referring the job to another company. The result was a thankful client with whom trust was built.

BEST BALANCING ACT
Communicate about everything—twice! When there are so many moving parts, having clarity on schedule and expectations takes different forms of communication.

MOST INSPIRING ADVICE
There is enough work for everyone, so don’t focus on competing. Instead focus on doing your best work.

TOP TRAIT
Flexibility

MANAGEMENT STYLE
Encouraging