SOAR Leadership Groups

10/19/2026

THIS THURSDAY: SOAR Leadership Groups is proud to SPONSOR the Women’s Empowerment Luncheon, hosted by the Live It List, on October 22nd at The Lafayette Club in Minnetonka Beach.

This all-day event will feature keynote speakers, shopping, networking, & a couple surprises!

DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 22nd @ 8:30AM - 3:30PM
LOCATION: The Lafayette Club, Minnetonka Beach

Link for tickets in bio ^

Use promo code Empower10 for $10 off!

10/11/2026

You can’t make more time. But you can make your time worth MORE.

We hear this from SOAR members time and time again: “The time I invest in my peer group actually gives me MORE time back.”

💭 Think about that for a second....

Three hours a month. Away from the office. Away from the day-to-day demands of running a business. Sitting in a room with other CEOs, talking through challenges, asking better questions, and thinking about the business instead of just working in it.

For a busy CEO, that can feel like an impossible investment to make. There are always a hundred other things competing for those three hours.

But here’s what happens when you make the investment:
✅ You make better decisions, faster.
✅ You get clarity on what actually matters, so you stop spending time on what doesn’t.
✅You spot potential pitfalls before they become expensive mistakes.
✅You move your business forward with the benefit of perspectives and experiences you simply can’t get on your own.
✅You don’t get those three hours back. You get something more valuable: a better return on the time you have.

We hear this from our SOAR members over and over again. They make a deliberate sacrifice on their calendars every month because they’ve experienced firsthand what those three hours give them in return.

Just like any investment, you have to put something in to get something out.

And when your most valuable resource is TIME, investing it wisely might be one of the most important decisions you make as a CEO.

You will never magically find more time on your calendar. But you can make a decision to invest some of the time you have in a way that helps you use all of it better.

The question isn’t whether you can afford to spend three hours with your peer group. It’s whether you can afford not to.

Learn more at SOARGROUPS.COM

10/03/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: Wednesday, Oct. 7th @ 9:00AM
“Working Genius” Workshop led by Professional Facilitator, Nick Foulks.

“Most leaders don’t have a performance problem. They have an alignment problem. The wrong people doing the wrong work leads to burnout, friction, and slower ex*****on, no matter how talented the team is.”

We’re hosting a small, interactive leadership workshop to breakdown how work actually gets done inside a business and how to align your team.

If you’ve ever felt like your team should be moving faster than it is… then this will be worth your time.

Tickets available on Eventbrite, link in bio.
*use promo code SOARGUEST for a discounted ticket

09/19/2026

Our SOAR Member Happy Hour was a blast! Thank you BRICK x MORTAR for a beautiful evening (& gorgeous views!)

🎩 magic by Kristoff the Magician
🥡 catering by Sawatdee Thai Restaurant
🍪 cookies by T-Rex Cookie
🎨 sketch artist Zoe Mae Art
🎥 video by Flow Event Group

09/15/2026

05/26/2026

ARTICLE: How do you make the leap from OPERATOR to VISIONARY when everything seems to demand your full time & attention?!

“As a CEO or founder of a growing business, it’s easy to get caught in the daily grind, putting out fires, managing details, and reacting to urgent issues. This operator-mode can keep your company afloat... but it won’t take you to the next level.”

This 2 minute article shares the one catalyst that can drive perspective, support, and accountability to make that BIG leap.

Link in bio “From Operator to Visionary”

05/17/2026

Congratulations to SOAR Member Jill Haspert, CEO of for being honored at the Business Journal’s Women in Business event 🎉

04/30/2026

UPCOMING EVENT: Most leaders don’t have a performance problem. They have an alignment problem.

The wrong people doing the wrong work leads to burnout, friction, and slower ex*****on, no matter how talented the team is.

We’re hosting a small, interactive leadership workshop with Professional Facilitator Nick Foulks to break down how work actually gets done inside a business and how to align your team.

If you’ve ever felt like your team should be moving faster than it is… this will be worth your time.

*This is an invitation-only event. To learn more please email [email protected]

04/25/2026

40 Under 40 by .businessjournal was a SUCCESS 🎉 Congratulations to SOAR Member Chris Forest & all the other honorees!

📷 photos by

04/14/2026

We’re excited to introduce our newest SOAR Facilitator, Chris Eilers!

SOAR is built on leaders who have actually done the work, and Chris is exactly that. As a longtime leader with Dunn Brothers Coffee, Chris played a key role in brand strategy, franchise development, and innovation across the organization.

Today, he works directly with founders and leadership teams as an EOS Implementer, helping them gain clarity, alignment, and .

Chris brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to leadership, helping founders cut through complexity, focus on what matters, and execute at a higher level.

Chris will be "shepherding" a new Founder/CEO peer group launching in July.

If you're ready to take your leadership to new heights, reach out to [email protected] or apply online at SOARGROUPS.COM

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-eilers-5b11416/

I implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) to help entrepreneurs get what… · Experience: EOS Worldwide · Education: Arizona State University · Location: Minneapolis · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Chris Eilers’ profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion mem...