ISB Leadership Institute

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This past weekend, the ISBLI Class of 2025 explored one of the most essential skills in effective leadership: Conflict Mending. We had the privilege of learning from Kimberly Howard-Carswell, a renowned leader in international peace initiatives who has been featured on CNN for her extraordinary work transforming over 30,000 militants. Kim shared her copyrighted strategies for not just resolving conflicts, but turning them into opportunities for growth and transformation. We were also honored to have Fernando Nasmyth join us as Guest Speaker. Fernando shared his inspiring journey to becoming a leader in conflict resolution and provided the class with invaluable insights and resources. The group project has been providing an incredible opportunity for the class to put their learning into action. They are progressing at full speed and are currently preparing to present their proposal to the project sponsor's board. 🎯 Conflict is inevitable, but with the right mindset and tools, it can be transformed into a powerful catalyst for greater leadership and growth. Shafaq Mayet Safa Delery Cavit Agu Lubna Merchant Aasiyah Raheem Reche' Tariq Abdul-Haqq, M.Div. Soumaya Khalifa Ahmed Awad #Leadership #ConflictResolution #Classof2025 #Teamwork #Growth

Lively and thought-provoking discussions infused ISBLI’s fifth live session, Leading Inclusively, with globally renowned inclusion expert Rita Wuebbeler, PCC, M.A. returning as facilitator. In this deep dive, the class explored the true impacts of diversity and inclusion on effective leadership. Class members were guided through the Diversity Awareness Spectrum to explore their roles in advancing inclusivity, and Harvard-based assessments unlocked new awareness of subconscious biases, encouraging the class to confront hidden perspectives that may influence decision-making. Ehab Jaleel, co-founder and Executive Director of Amana Academy Charter School, joined us as guest speaker and brought powerful, real-world insights. As an inclusive leader serving a richly diverse community, Ehab highlighted the transformative impact of embracing inclusivity on both his organization’s success and his own leadership journey. #Leadership #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityAndInclusion #ProfessionalGrowth

Our latest leadership class was nothing short of extraordinary, thanks to Amir Ghannad —an internationally acclaimed leadership consultant, author, and founder of The Ghannad Group. As a highly sought-after keynote speaker with a global reach, Amir’s book The Transformative Leader has inspired leaders in over 30 countries. In this powerful session, Amir didn’t just teach leadership—he unlocked it, guiding participants to discover their hidden potential and providing actionable tools to drive change with his one-of-a-kind approach. In the last segment of the class, we were honored to welcome Chef Simone Byron, President & CEO of Navigate Foundation, and SharRon Jamison, MBA, President of The Jamison Group, LLC, who shared their stories of breaking barriers, achieving remarkable success, and leading with grace and balance. Thank you to Amir and our incredible guest speakers for an unforgettable session that challenged us to lead boldly, live authentically, and shatter our internal and external glass ceilings! #TransformationalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #Trailblazers

We were honored to have Rita Wuebbeler, PCC, M.A., Executive Coach and founder of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), facilitate a transformative session on Personal Leadership for the ISBLI Class of 2025. Rita guided our cohort through the art of crafting a powerful Personal Leadership vision and applying the Process Model. Adding to the inspiration, Melanie Velez, Civil Rights Attorney and Enforcement Director at the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, shared her incredible story of leadership growth. #personalleadership #growth #leadershipdevelopment

Kickoff Event for the Class of 2025! The ISB Leadership Institute's Class of 2025 Kickoff Event marked an inspiring beginning as we welcomed the new cohort. Faculty, staff, alumni, and distinguished community leaders came out to support the future graduates. The atmosphere was filled with incredible team-building spirit, and the event's highlight was the introduction to the innovative project they will bring to life, utilizing the leadership skills they will develop throughout the program. Stay connected for insights into the endeavors and triumphs of their leadership journey over the next nine months! Ahmed Awad Amin Tomeh, P.E., PMP, DGE, S.E. Cavit Agu Jelena Naim Safa Delery Shafaq Mayet Lubna Merchant Soumaya Khalifa Reche' Tariq Abdul-Haqq, M.Div. #LeadershipInstitute #ClassOf2025 #LeadershipDevelopment #KickoffEvent #Changemakers

To all who observe.

Propel your personal and professional growth with the ISBLI. Classes begin June 28th. Limited spaces left. Apply now at: https://bit.ly/applyISBLI #Leadership#CareerAdvancement#ProfessionalDevelopment

Azhar Mithaiwala, Rashad Ibn Abdul-Azeem, Shahana Rahman, MBA, PMPCavit Agu, Ahmed Awad, Jay Al-Hashimi, Reche' (Tariq) Abdul-Haqq, M.Div. Omnia Abdel-Gawad Pierluigi Mancini, PhD, Jelena Naim, Carmen Echols, MD, Shaykh Shamikh Sahadat, Mary Clemons,PMP, Soumaya Khalifa