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Designing a Year of Growth Using Behavioral Science

Introduction Many professionals have strong intentions to grow but lack a clear roadmap. They begin the year with goals to improve their leadership, increase productivity, or strengthen relationships with their teams. Yet, without a structured plan or relevant tools,...

Supporting Federal Leaders Through ACT-IAC Learning

We’re Honored to Be a Learning Provider for the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) We’re excited to share that SOAR Community Network is now an official learning provider in the ACT-IAC Learning Library—a trusted resource designed...

When Managers Grow, Teams Thrive: Investing in Leadership at Every Level

Introduction Managers are the connective tissue of any organization. They translate strategy into action, shape culture on the ground, and directly influence whether employees feel valued, heard, and motivated. Yet many managers are promoted based on past performance,...

Strengthening the Manager-Team Bond: Why Alignment Fuels Performance

Introduction Even the most experienced managers struggle when they don’t truly understand their team members. Misaligned expectations, communication gaps, and unclear priorities can lead to disengagement, reduced output, and ultimately, turnover. Often, managers rely...

Why Culture Isn’t HR’s Job Alone

Introduction Many organizations view culture as the sole responsibility of Human Resources. While HR plays a critical role, expecting one department to own and sustain the entire culture effort creates an unbalanced system. This often leads to scattered initiatives,...

Aligning Strategy with People: How Team Design Fuels Long-Term Success

Introduction Even the best strategies fail when the people behind them are misaligned. Organizations often launch ambitious plans but overlook the most important question—do our teams have the right structure, communication rhythms, and behavioral strengths to bring...

Integrating Social Impact Into Your Team Culture

Introduction Many organizations express a desire to "do good" in the world, but struggle to translate that intention into meaningful, consistent action. Employees may hear about a company’s values, but not experience them in their day-to-day work. This disconnect can...

Designing Hybrid Teams That Feel Whole, Not Fractured

Introduction Hybrid work is here to stay. While it brings flexibility and autonomy, it also introduces new challenges. Miscommunication becomes more likely. Silos form between remote and in-office employees. Some team members thrive with independence, while others...

Recognition that Resonates: Fueling Motivation Through Personalized Feedback

Introduction When employees feel invisible, their motivation quietly fades. Many organizations offer recognition programs, but they often feel generic or inconsistent. One person may receive a public shoutout while another’s contributions go unnoticed. Others might be...
Unlocking Growth Through 360 Feedback

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...

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Is Your Team Engaged or Quietly Checking Out?

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...

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Fixing the Root Causes of Low Employee Engagement

Fixing the Root Causes of Low Employee Engagement

Introduction When employee engagement is low, organizations often turn to surface-level solutions like pizza parties, remote work days, or motivational talks. While these gestures may boost morale temporarily, they often miss the real issues that are affecting...

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How Behavioral Insights Transform Team Dynamics

How Behavioral Insights Transform Team Dynamics

Introduction Even highly skilled teams struggle when interpersonal dynamics are misaligned. Misunderstandings about how people communicate, make decisions, or handle stress can lead to conflict, silos, and underperformance. Many teams don’t lack capability. What they...

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The Missing Link Between EOS and Execution

The Missing Link Between EOS and Execution

Introduction If you’ve implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), you already know the power of structure. With a clear Vision/Traction Organizer, quarterly Rocks, and weekly Level 10 (L10) meetings, EOS offers a solid framework for getting aligned. But...

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Helping Youth Step into Purposeful Leadership

Helping Youth Step into Purposeful Leadership

Introduction Young people today are stepping into a rapidly shifting world where leadership is more needed and more complex than ever. Yet many emerging leaders between the ages of 16 and 25 feel unsure about their direction, their value, and the role they can play in...

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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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