Leadership is about making a difference in the lives of others and bringing about positive change in the world — and no one accomplished that more profoundly than the Prophet Muhammad ibn Abdullah ﷺ. This book teaches a 3-step leadership framework built directly on his blessed life.
The 3-Step Framework
- Step 1 – Change Yourself: master the 15 most important character traits of leaders and develop the leader within you
- Step 2 – Change Your World: master the 13 most important abilities of leaders and effectively lead those around you
- Step 3 – Change The World: master 13 advanced leadership principles so your leadership impact is felt far and wide
Why the Prophet ﷺ
Working through the three steps makes one fact unmistakable: the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was the only human being in history who mastered every trait, ability and advanced principle covered in this book, making him the greatest example to follow in growing as a leader. Alongside his life, the book draws on stories from more than 40 other leaders, past and present, Muslim and non-Muslim, each of whom exemplified one of these traits or abilities — because calling someone the greatest at something only means something if the comparison is made honestly.
“All of You Are Shepherds”
The Prophet ﷺ said, “All of you are shepherds, and each of you is responsible for his flock…” (Sahih al-Bukhari). The modern-day equivalent of a shepherd is a leader — whether that means a mother or father leading a family, a CEO leading an organization, a manager or coach leading a team, or anyone who cares about making a positive impact on the world.
About the Authors
Adnan Jalali is an internationally recognized Executive Leadership Coach who has trained CEOs, entrepreneurs and entire companies across four continents. His book Chasing 100 reached #1 on Amazon in multiple categories and countries. A former schoolteacher and principal, he holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership and is a certified Leadership Coach and Trainer with the John Maxwell Team.
Dr. Yasir Qadhi is Dean of The Islamic Seminary of America and resident scholar at the East Plano Islamic Center. He previously served as Dean of Al Maghrib Institute and taught in the religious studies department at Rhodes College, and currently chairs the Fiqh Council of North America. He studied Hadith and Islamic Theology at the Islamic University of Madinah before earning his PhD from Yale University, and is regularly listed among The 500 Most Influential Muslims.
