Why Successful Leaders Self-Sabotage | Jason Lazzerini
What makes a leader who has everything blow it all up? Jason Lazzerini, Executive Vice President at Central Pacific Bank, joins Evan Leong to unpack why successful leaders self-sabotage, and why the answer usually lives in unmet needs rather than bad strategy. Jason traces his path from jazz saxophonist on cruise ships to pitching bank products in grocery store aisles to the executive suite, sharing his framework for balancing desire with service and building an "ark" of character before the flood comes. The conversation goes deep, from reconnecting with a biological father who never truly came back from Vietnam to honoring the stepdad who chose to love him, and how grief reconnects us to the love we've lost. Watch now to learn why mastering yourself is the first step to leading anyone else.
25 Sept 2026
I Volunteered For Hawaii’s Hardest Job
John Komeiji went from a self-described C student who planned to be an auto mechanic to a 30-year trial lawyer, president of Hawaiian Telcom, general counsel at Kamehameha Schools, and now the first volunteer chair of the Mauna Kea Stewardship Oversight Authority — the toughest job of his life. Sitting down with Evan Leong, he traces the mentors who redirected his path (Uncle Keiji Kawakami, Wesley Park, Dr. Ma), the Rocky mindset that made him outwork everyone as a lifelong underdog, and the leadership regret he still carries from his early years. He also opens up about the deeply held feelings on every side of Mauna Kea, and why he believes Hawaii's future depends on people leaving their silos to build trust and respect. Watch now to hear how one "regular guy" keeps getting chosen for the hardest work — and what he's learned about bringing a divided community together.
11 Sept 2026
Why I Dropped Out to Surf the World
Professional surfer Jack Ho grew up in Waikiki chasing waves after every school day at Punahou, envious of the homeschool kids who surfed dawn to dusk. Years later, holding a Duke Kahanamoku scholarship to UH Manoa, he walked away from the conventional path to build his "Jack From Town" brand and chase swells across Fiji, Indonesia, France, and beyond. He and Evan Leong dig into the unglamorous reality behind the highlight reels: the airport yard sales of foil gear, the fear of paddling in alone from a mile out at sea, the localism you earn by respecting a lineup, and the parents who told him to do what makes him happy. This is a story about connection, risk, and figuring out who you are when nobody hands you the map. Watch now to see why Jack bet on himself.
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