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Join us on Saturday, October 17 from 11am-5pm for our Oktoberfest Market, including hand-twisted pretzels, live music, and 40+ local artisans!
🥨 Show your Eventbrite RSVP to get a FREE freshly twisted pretzel – available for the first 250 people who show their free RSVP.
🚩 Craft a custom felt pennant flag! Show your team spirit, add your monogram, or get even more creative while you craft a piece of art to take home
🍹 Sip &amp; Stroll with your favorite cocktail from Crafthouse, Ruthie’s All Day, Uncle Julio’s, or PF Chang’s
✨ Browse 40+ Local Artisans curated by <a href="https://locallycraftedshop.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Locally Crafted</a>
🛍️ Shop your favorite Fairfax Corner stores or grab a bite at one of our eateries
🎶 Plus live music on the Plaza, photo ops, and more!
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oktoberfest-market-tickets-2002747544819?aff=ebdsoporgprofile" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Click here to RSVP for free</a>
FAQs:
<ul><li>Do I need a ticket to enter? No. Free RSVPs are encouraged and the first 250 people to show their RSVP will receive a free pretzel. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event.</li><li>Where is the event located? On the Plaza at Fairfax Corner. 11900 Palace Way is the best address for your GPS. Find the Plaza across from Cinemark and Coastal Flats.</li><li>Are children and dogs allowed to attend? Yes, as long as they are accompanied by an adult and supervised.</li><li>Can I bring my own alcohol? Outside alcohol is not permitted. Visit Uncle Julio’s, Crafthouse, Ruthie’s All Day, or PF Chang’s to purchase alcohol onsite to drink on the Plaza. <a href="https://www.fairfaxcorner.com/cocktails-to-go/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Read more about our Sip &amp; Stroll program here.</a></li><li>Is there seating? Yes! We have chairs and benches throughout the Plaza.</li><li>How can I be a vendor at the market? Contact Locally Crafted for Artisan vendor inquiries.</li><li>Where can I park? Enjoy free garage parking at Fairfax Corner, adjacent to Cinemark and behind REI, as well as parking lots and limited-street parking.</li></ul>

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The future belongs to leaders who can balance business results with human connection. As organizations face increasing complexity, rapid change, and evolving workforce expectations, leadership success will depend less on authority and more on a leader's ability to understand people, foster trust, and create environments where teams can thrive.
In this engaging and interactive session, Mali Phonpadith explores the critical leadership competencies shaping the future of work, including emotional intelligence, self-awareness, psychological safety, adaptability, and inclusive communication. Participants will discover how validated behavioral analytics can provide powerful insights into individual work styles, communication preferences, motivations, strengths, and potential blind spots. By understanding themselves and their team members more deeply, leaders can improve communication, strengthen relationships, reduce unnecessary conflict, and create greater alignment across teams.
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to build cohesive, collaborative, and innovative teams that are equipped to navigate uncertainty, solve complex challenges, and deliver sustainable results in an increasingly human-centered workplace.
Learning Objectives
• Identify the human-centered leadership competencies needed to build high-performing teams in today's workplace.
• Use validated behavioral insights to improve communication, coaching, and team effectiveness.
• Increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence to strengthen leadership and decision-making.
• Build psychologically safe cultures that foster trust, accountability, and belonging.
• Apply practical strategies to improve collaboration, spark innovation, and solve complex business challenges.
***Mali’s Bio:

Mali Phonpadith is a TEDx speaker, 3-time #1 International Bestselling Author, and CEO of SOAR Community Network. Over the past 15 years, Mali and her team have supported entrepreneurs, along with thousands of executive leaders, managers, and their teams through business advisory, strategic mapping, leadership development, talent optimization, team effectiveness, and employee experience consulting.
Drawing from her extraordinary journey from refugee to visionary entrepreneur, Mali inspires leaders to lead with compassion, foster collaboration, and build cohesive, mission-aligned teams. SOAR's C3 Framework (Compassion, Cohesion, and Collaboration) integrates leadership effectiveness, behavioral science, and mindfulness to help organizations strengthen communication, trust, and performance. Her keynotes are grounded in compassion, shared humanity, intentionality, and clarity, equipping project leaders with practical strategies to develop future-ready teams, navigate change with confidence, and deliver meaningful outcomes that advance organizational success and lasting impact. Learn more at <a href="https://www.soarcommunitynetwork.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">SOARCommunityNetwork.com</a>.
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