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Making Feedback a System: Moving from Occasional Conversations to Daily Practice

Introduction Feedback is widely recognized as essential for growth, yet in many organizations it remains inconsistent, delayed, or avoided altogether. Some leaders wait for performance reviews. Others only give feedback when something goes wrong. Even in well...

From Awareness to Action: Operationalizing Behavioral Insights in Daily Leadership

Introduction Leaders are investing more time than ever in understanding their people. Behavioral assessments are completed. Profiles are reviewed. Insights are shared during workshops and onboarding sessions. And then, slowly, those insights fade into the background....

Energy Management as a Leadership Practice, Not a Personal Task

Introduction Performance challenges are often addressed through better time management, clearer goals, or increased accountability. Yet there is a quieter issue that many leaders overlook. People are running out of energy. You can see it in subtle ways. Teams start...

Diagnosing Disengagement Before It Becomes a Crisis

Introduction Disengagement doesn’t happen overnight. It builds slowly—through a lack of recognition, unclear expectations, misaligned responsibilities, or broken communication. Often, by the time leaders realize there’s a problem, productivity has dropped, team trust...

Why Knowing Yourself is the First Step to Leading Others

Introduction Many professionals rise into leadership roles without ever receiving a structured opportunity to understand themselves as leaders. They may know their job well and manage tasks efficiently. However, when it comes to leading people through motivation,...

Standardizing One on Ones: The Foundation for Trust, Development, and Performance

Introduction One on one meetings are one of the most powerful tools a leader has, yet they are often inconsistent or underutilized. Some happen only when there is a problem. Others turn into status updates, last minute cancellations, or rushed conversations squeezed...

Purpose Mapping: Aligning Personal Growth with Organizational Goals

Introduction People want their work to mean something. Yet many professionals move through their days focused on tasks, deadlines, and deliverables without a clear connection to why their work matters or how it aligns with their deeper values. When individuals lack...

The Power of Group Movement: Building Resilience, Connection, and Collective Well Being

Introduction Workplaces are filled with motionless moments. Hours are spent sitting in meetings, staring at screens, and pushing through full calendars without pause. Over time, this constant stillness takes a toll on the body, the nervous system, and the human...

Wellness as a Leadership Strategy: Supporting Performance Through the 360 Advantage

Introduction Many organizations say they value employee well being, yet wellness initiatives often sit on the sidelines of leadership strategy. Programs may be offered, but they are disconnected from performance, engagement, and culture. Leaders feel pressure to drive...
Aligning Stars

Aligning Stars

Introduction In the rapidly evolving corporate world, the significance of a clearly articulated organizational purpose, mission, vision, and values cannot be overstated. These foundational elements are not mere words on a website; they are the guiding stars that shape...

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Fostering Growth

Fostering Growth

Introduction In the contemporary corporate landscape, the emphasis on employee development has shifted significantly. It's no longer solely about professional upskilling; there's a growing recognition of the importance of holistic personal and professional...

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Cultivating Excellence

Cultivating Excellence

Introduction In an era marked by rapid change and complexity, the call for sustainable, healthy, and innovative leadership in organizations has never been louder. The SOAR Community Network (SOAR) stands at the forefront of this transformation, with its unique C3...

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Understanding the Pulse of Your Workforce

Understanding the Pulse of Your Workforce

Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of modern organizations, understanding employee experience has become a cornerstone for cultivating a productive, engaged, and fulfilled workforce. Assessing and diagnosing employee experience is not just about gathering...

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Aligning Employee Purpose

Aligning Employee Purpose

Introduction In the dynamic environments of government contracting, nonprofits, and public education, aligning an individual's purpose with the organization's mission, vision, and core values is pivotal. This strategic alignment is powerfully facilitated through the...

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Nurturing Cohesion

Nurturing Cohesion

Introduction In today’s fast-paced business world, the need for cohesive team cultures cannot be overstated, especially in small to mid-sized enterprises where every team member’s contribution is crucial. As CEOs, Training Directors, Chief People Officers, and HR...

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Empowering Leadership

Empowering Leadership

In an era where the intersection of organizational growth and employee wellbeing is increasingly crucial, a Compassionate Leadership Development Program stands as a beacon of progress and efficacy. Such a program is not just an investment in individual leaders, but a...

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Handling Team Conflict in Public School Administration

Handling Team Conflict in Public School Administration

Introduction In public school administration, managing team conflict effectively is vital for maintaining a positive work environment and achieving educational goals. This article explores strategies to address team conflicts by focusing on four key areas from the...

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Books

The following is a list of books authored or co-authored by our CEO Mali Phonpadith.

A Million Fireflies

In her book, A Million Fireflies, internationally award-winning poet Mali Phonpadith takes us on a journey of love and loss, incorporating both poetry and real life stories to give voice to the true language of a heart that has seen much, felt deeply and survived to shine.

Born To Be Me

These 19 women take you on their journeys of self discovery as they unveil their emotional and inspirational life stories. They share their deepest thoughts, fears and experiences as they learn about themselves through overcoming the obstacles and tests life has thrown at them.

The Balancing Act

The Balancing Act is an intimate account of 12 Women as they share their experiences, challenges, decisions and ongoing transformation as they face obstacles and achieve successes. These Women’s stories will take you on a guided journey through The Balancing Act.

Namaslay

Namaslay is a compilation of twelve heart-centered entrepreneurs who will enlighten you on how they manifested and slayed their dreams. They have transformed their lives by owning who they are, claiming their power and built a rich life of passion and soul purpose in both their personal and business lives.

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