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Humor: How to Tackle Big Problems

By Omar Usman On January 11, 2013 · Add Comment · In Humor

While this is a comic, the method outlined is actually an extremely effective way to keep yourself from getting overwhelmed when facing a big project. Deconstruct.

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Omar Usman is a founding member of MuslimMatters, Qalam Institute, Muslim Strategic Initiative, and Debt Free Muslims. He is a regular khateeb and has served in different administrative capacities in various [...]

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The Most Depressing Thing About Islamic Talks

By Omar Usman On December 31, 2012 · 5 Comments · In Marketing and Social Media

The most depressing thing I ever read is “Oh, it’s a great class, he’s so funny. You’re going to enjoy yourself so much, it’s so entertaining.”

Are you serious? First of all, what a diss. But let’s get past myself—what’s that saying about you? Ya’ni if I was ugly (because obviously I’m not) and really old and talking like this, very boring and academic, [...]

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Quickreads: First Khutbah of Abu Bakr After Being Elected Leader

By Omar Usman On December 5, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Leadership

“O People! I have been put in authority over you and I am not the best of you. So if I do the right thing and help me. If I do wrong then put me straight. Truthfulness is a sacred trust and lying is a betrayal. The weak amongst you is strong in my sight. I will surely try to remove his pain and suffering. [...]

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By Omar Usman On November 30, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Masjids
About Omar Usman

Omar Usman is a founding member of MuslimMatters, Qalam Institute, Muslim Strategic Initiative, and Debt Free Muslims. He is a regular khateeb and has served in different administrative capacities in various national and local Islamic organizations. You can follow him on Google+ or on Twitter @ibnabeeomar.

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The 2 Secrets to Successful Delegation

By Omar Usman On October 22, 2012 · Add Comment · In Leadership, Organizational Development, QuickReads

Volunteers and leaders struggle with successfully delegating tasks to free themselves up to do more work. Here are two essential tips to make sure you delegate properly.

Trust is empowering.

You have to trust the person you are delegating to. Once you trust them, they should be empowered to do the job – not constantly looking over their shoulder.

The largest barrier to trust is [...]

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Critical Issue: Find Someone To Tell You The Truth

By Omar Usman On October 17, 2012 · 1 Comment · In Leadership

In our Muslim community, an interesting phenomenon has occurred. Once people become successful, they become surrounded by people who treat them as saviors.

Once an Islamic scholar gains repute or recognition, people will flock to him or her literally begging them to solve their problems.

“YOU are so amazing, I don’t know who else can help me except YOU. I don’t want to talk to [...]

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3 Tips for New Leaders

By Omar Usman On October 15, 2012 · Add Comment · In Leadership, Organizational Development

So you’ve just been elected to the board, or appointed to a committee. Here’s a few things to keep in mind as you get started.

1) Never believe everything you hear.

Being in a non-profit or religious arena makes this one that much more difficult. What do you mean don’t trust anyone? The cold hard truth is that everyone has an agenda. Once you attain positional influence, people [...]

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