The Stretch Zone: That Tough Phase Before You Level Up
Naming and normalising the painful phase of growth so teams can push through it together.
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Reflections on Reading the Qur’an
✨ Reflections on Reading the Qur’an ✨ One of the habits that stuck with me from my teacher is to always use a full Mushaf when reading, reciting, or memorising the Qur’an. Our …
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Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Idea
Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Idea One of the most powerful refrains I’ve picked up throughout my research and innovation journey is this: Our goal: fall in love with the …
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AI, PhDs, and the Art of Asking Questions
Recently, I came across a thought-provoking piece by Prof. Rajgopal: The PhD is the New MBA. He highlighted that some of the core skills developed during a PhD are exactly the ones …
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The Importance of Networking, Connections, and Referrals in Hiring
The Importance of Networking, Connections, and Referrals in Hiring In my opinion, after the alignment of values (you can read more about that in my [previous post] …
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Systems Thinking from an Islamic Perspective
Systems Thinking from an Islamic Perspective Systems thinking is a holistic approach to understanding how different elements of a system interact and influence one another within a …
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First Principles Thinking in Light of the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah
Exploring first principles thinking through the lens of Islamic teachings, highlighting examples from the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah.
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Design Thinking from an Islamic Perspective
Exploring how Islamic principles align with and enhance the problem-solving approach of design thinking.
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Communication Techniques Derived from the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah
An exploration of communication techniques from the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness, kindness, humility, and active listening.
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What is the Key to Hiring and Building a Team?
Reflections on hiring, building a team, and the importance of values alignment at GTAF.
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