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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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It is one thing to read about leadership qualities, techniques and innovative ideas in the realm of leadership. We are in the process of challenging what we think we know about leaders in the world, what is working and what needs to change. As much as we can theorize, share, debate, reflect, and even vote…
Read MoreThere are many books on leadership and the gurudom of leadership is full of pundits, and yet, we find ourselves in probably the most divided and polarized nation here in the United States and in many places in the world. As we go to into the election year in 2020, what kind of a leader…
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Step One: Highlighting the impact of crime on victims and the continuing ripple effect of the crime. The murder of my son Tariq did not end there, 7 years after his death Jennifer, his fiancé, committed suicide which ended her parent’s marriage. Still 24 years later the pain of that fatal night continues to surface during…
Read MoreI met Azim Khamisa as he arrived at the front entrance of the Milan Federal Correctional Institution on a cool, windy April day. He had once again made the journey from California to Michigan to speak to the inmates enrolled in the Life Connections Program, the faith-based residential reentry program for the Federal Bureau of…
Read MoreThere are signs and opportunities for everyone to play major roles in the changes that will improve our society. The natural way to actualize Gandhi’s quote is to hone in on what it is that elicits your passionate action. But what about the things that upset you? The injustices in the world, especially those that hit home…
Read MoreWe find ourselves trapped in a highly polarized society that is fragmented and rapidly disintegrating. We seem to be in an unstoppable downward spiral. The dilemma in front of us is that we are more globally connected than ever before and yet somehow more domestically disconnected than ever. How can we as individuals be the change we…
Read MoreIt has been a very full year already with many memorable events. I am honored to have been featured in several international interviews and media coverage with two major articles in the Washington Post and Huffington Post. Notably, I was featured in a news documentary published on Valentine’s Day – which marked the 1st anniversary of the Parkland…
Read MoreFor the last 24 years since my son, Tariq was senselessly murdered by a 14-year gang member at the young age of 20 – my passion and commitment has been to youth through the work of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation (www.tkf.org). The question I asked 24 years ago is “How did we create a society – where…
Read MoreThe short answer, like anything in life, is that practice makes perfect. A good affirmation that has helped me is: “My desires are fully known and honored by Divine Providence and I feel safe in the knowledge that whatever the outcome, the highest good flows easily and gracefully to me and through me.” One must…
Read MoreOne of the chapters in my book The Secret of the Bulletproof Spirit is titled “The Dance Between Desire and Detachment.” This chapter was inspired by my meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama in 2004. If you want to begin this spring really acting from the wisdom of your bulletproof spirit, you must learn to embrace one…
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