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Beyond writing books and giving presentations, Azim loves to stay committed to his work as a writer. Every month he publishes a newsletter in which he follows his “Musings” and answers a Question of the Month. The topics range from his expertise in peacebuilding and forgiveness to seasonal topics such as New Year’s mission statements to the rebirth of spring, leadership near elections, gratitude in the fall and more. Here you can find the archive of his newsletters for your reading enjoyment.
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You may have heard the term “restorative justice” and thought about how it applies in a legal or educational context. But let’s focus on a place where we spend a significant portion of our lives – our workplace. In organizations, conflicts are inevitable. But when addressed with a structured approach like restorative justice, conflicts can…
Read MoreMuch of my work in recent years has focused on the topic of forgiveness. In a fast-paced, result-driven corporate culture, it’s easy to relegate forgiveness to the category of impractical, “woo-woo” subjects. However, when you dig beneath your KPIs, you’ll see that the emotional and psychological climate in your organization is a substantial driver of…
Read MoreEnsuring the smooth operation of a company necessitates addressing and resolving conflicts in a manner that creates understanding and cooperative solutions. Today, I’ll share a systematic approach to handling workplace conflicts. As a bonus, I’ll include some ChatGPT prompts that can help you apply each step to your particular situation. 6 Steps to Conflict Resolution…
Read MoreLeadership can be tough, especially when everything feels like a storm. Mindfulness – keeping your head cool and present – can be a great asset, both for your peace of mind and for keeping your team running smoothly. 7 Simple Tips to Master Mindfulness Here are 7 easy tips to help you get started with…
Read MoreServant leadership is about serving others with authenticity and genuineness. It’s a more human-centric way of leading, focusing on people rather than outcomes. This guide will discuss ten skills to master so you can be a more effective servant leader. 1. Active Listening At the heart of servant leadership lies the art of active listening.…
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What gave me the most hope at PoWR was the incredible brotherhood and sisterhood of different nationalities, races, religions, and genders, coming together in support and love of each other. How can we duplicate that outside of PoWR? One way to come together and magnify our unified goal of peacebuilding is to support the work…
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Inspirational. Transformative. Life-changing. These are some of the words that come to mind when I describe my major highlight of the year — the convening of the Parliament of World Religions (PoWR) in Chicago that I recently attended from August 14th through August 18th. Thanks to my good friend Jan Chase (a dedicated, passionate interfaith…
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The above story is famous in Sufism as an example of selfless service. In our modern lives, especially in first-world Western cultures like ours, it is becoming increasingly harder — and exponentially more important — for us to not only find the time to be of service to others but to fight the social programming…
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I was recently asked by a neighbor about Sufism which lead to a great discussion and now I am inspired to share a bit about my faith with you. Next week, I am speaking on multiple panels at the Parliament of World Religions, which is being held in Chicago. My heart, mind, and spirit are even more…
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For many people, charitable giving is driven by strategic tax planning or a sense of obligation. We think these are decent enough reasons, but there’s so much more to the picture. Today’s philanthropy is dynamic. It breathes life into the values you hold in your heart and gives you agency to shape the world around you. By…
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