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Why Youth Leadership Is Critical for Community Change

Introduction Young people are filled with ideas, energy, and a strong sense of justice—but they are often overlooked as capable contributors to solving real-world problems. Many leadership programs are focused on compliance, academic performance, or short-term...

Building an Internal Culture Committee That Works

Introduction Many organizations rely on HR to carry the full weight of shaping and sustaining culture. But expecting a single department to drive values, engagement, inclusion, and innovation across the entire organization is unrealistic—and often ineffective. Without...

Coaching the Next Generation of Leaders

Introduction Many emerging leaders find themselves in positions of influence without ever having had the chance to reflect, prepare, or grow into their leadership identity. They are expected to make decisions, manage teams, and navigate complexity—often while still...

From Data to Action: Driving Strategy with Talent Optimization

Introduction Many organizations build strategies based on market trends, budget goals, or customer demands but overlook the most critical driver of execution: people. When leadership, culture, and strategy are not aligned, organizations face friction that slows...

Designing Roles That Truly Fit: The Key to Unlocking Talent and Team Harmony

Introduction Too often, job roles are written in isolation from the people expected to fill them. Responsibilities are bundled together based on short-term needs, previous models, or what a past employee happened to do well. As a result, team members may find...

Helping Managers Grow into Coaches

Introduction Most managers are promoted because they were great individual contributors. But the skills that make someone an excellent doer do not automatically translate into being an effective leader. New and mid-level managers often struggle with giving feedback,...

Empowering Teams Through the High Performance Series

Introduction Even talented teams can underperform when their strengths do not match their strategy. Without a clear understanding of how people prefer to work, and how those preferences align with team goals, misalignment quietly takes root. This often shows up as...

Unlocking Growth Through 360 Feedback

Introduction Even experienced leaders can have gaps in how they see themselves compared to how others experience their leadership. They may believe they are clear communicators, empowering managers, or inclusive collaborators, while others on their teams see something...

Is Your Team Engaged or Quietly Checking Out?

Introduction Here’s Why It Matters — And What You Can Do About It. Employee disengagement is one of the most costly and overlooked issues facing organizations today. While some disengaged employees quit, many stay—quietly checking out while collecting a paycheck. This...

Seeing Through Perception Bias

Introduction Every organization has them: The top performer who seemingly emerges from nowhere. The highly touted recruit who interviewed well, but stumbles surprisingly during onboarding. Or the rising-star manager whose adjustments in a new role get rocky. The...

Recognition That Resonates: How to Make Appreciation Meaningful

Challenge When employees say, “I am not appropriately recognized for a job well done,” it is a clear sign that motivation and morale may be at risk. Recognition is one of the most powerful drivers of engagement. When people feel seen and valued for their...

Building Careers, Not Just Filling Roles: How to Strengthen Employee Growth on the Job

Challenge When employees say, “In my day-to-day work, I’m not gaining valuable skills or experience for my future,” it reveals a deeper issue than training alone. It reflects a missed opportunity to develop the next generation of leaders. Growth is one of the...

Creating Space for Success: Empowering Employees with More Autonomy

Challenge When employees say, “I don’t have the freedom to work in the way that will make me as successful as possible,” it reveals a misalignment between expectations and support. This kind of feedback suggests that employees feel constrained by rigid workflows,...

Unleashing Potential: What to Do When Talent Goes Untapped

Challenge When employees express, “The work I do doesn’t make excellent use of my talent, skills, or abilities,” it’s more than just a morale issue. It signals a missed opportunity. Underutilized talent can lead to disengagement, frustration, and ultimately, turnover....

Resourcing for Excellence: What to Do When Your Team Feels Under-Supported

Challenge When employees say, “I don’t have the resources to perform at a high level,” they’re not making excuses, they’re raising a flag. Lack of access to the right tools, team support, or technology creates unnecessary friction in the flow of work. It delays...

From Roadblocks to Results: Making Processes Work for Your Team

Challenge When employees report, “Our processes and procedures are obstacles to getting my work done well,” it’s a red flag. Processes are meant to support clarity, consistency, and quality but when they’re outdated, overly complex, or poorly communicated, they do...

Clear the Fog: How to Equip Your Team with the Right Information

Challenge When employees report, “I don’t have all the information I need to produce high-quality work,” it signals a serious breakdown in communication and access. Without the right information—at the right time—teams slow down, errors increase, decisions get...

When Work Starts to Spill Over: Solving the Work-Life Balance Challenge

Challenge One of the most telling signs of workplace strain is when employees report, “My work responsibilities interfere with my life outside of work.” When this score drops, it’s more than just a statistic—it’s a signal that your people are struggling. Poor...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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