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AGILE LEADERSHIP
"If we can understand leadership in its true essence, we can make the world a better place because we live. Make the choice to become an Agile Leader, so that together, each of us can change our world for the better."
- Issah Rashid
ABOUT US
The Network for Social Development promotes a shared understanding of leadership by identifying and highlighting the positive trends in the different perspectives of leadership excellence. In so doing, we aim to create a structure that promises success when we choose to be leaders.
VISION
To establish an Institution of Leadership to facilitate the understanding and practice of effective leadership concepts with up to 5 million people by 2034
MISSION & STRATEGY
To facilitate the understanding and practice of effective leadership concepts by strategically:
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Establishing the Agile Leaders Club starting in 2024
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Creating an easily accessible knowledge base of the positive perspectives of leadership by 2026
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Facilitating the understanding and practice of Agile Leadership with up to 50,000 people by 2028
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Attracting and creating a community of up to 100,000 Agile leaders by 2034
VALUES
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Learning
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Sharing
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Diversity
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Respect
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Simplicity
you before me- ISSAH RASHID
"You Before Me" is a compelling book on leadership that challenges traditional notions of hierarchical leadership and advocates for a more empathetic and people-centric approach.
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Through the lens of Agile Leadership, Rashid highlights the trends Agile Leaders adopt to ensure leadership success. Rashid believes that the structured approach of the Agile Leader denounces the notion that leadership is a vague concept subject to any leader’s discretion.
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Using real-life examples and case studies, he illustrates how prioritizing the well-being and growth of team members can lead to greater organizational success and personal fulfillment for leaders.
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The central premise of "You Before Me" is that leadership is not about exerting power or control over others, but rather about serving and empowering them to reach their full potential. Rashid emphasizes the importance of empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence in building trust and fostering collaboration
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Throughout the book, Rashid offers actionable insights on building mutual respect, accountability, and a continuous learning culture. He encourages leaders to cultivate self-awareness, humility, and a willingness to embrace vulnerability as key attributes of effective leadership.
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"You Before Me" is not just a book for executives or managers; it's a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and create positive change in their organizations and communities. With its compassionate and human-centered approach, the book challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about leadership and inspires them to lead with authenticity, integrity, and compassion.
