by Soumaya Khalifa | Feb 8, 2021 | ISBLI, ISBLI Fellow Testimonials
If I have learned anything from my ISBLI experience, it is that leadership is not stationary—it is all about action! Currently, I work for the federal government and I am in active pursuit of personal development and professional excellence. When I was presented with...
by Soumaya Khalifa | Feb 8, 2021 | ISBLI, ISBLI Fellow Testimonials
ISBLI has cemented how I will move forward as a leader: I will listen deeply, be honest, value surprises, and pay attention to how I am leading others. As a kid growing up in Houston Texas, I was often the one nominated to lead the group. From those days until now, I...
by Soumaya Khalifa | Feb 8, 2021 | ISBLI, ISBLI Fellow Testimonials
From the very beginning of ISBLI we learned about personal leadership and our own development and leadership styles, and by the end we were able to harness our abilities into long terms goals and initiatives. Originally from the Midwest, I relocated to Georgia during...
by Soumaya Khalifa | Feb 8, 2021 | ISBLI, ISBLI Fellow Testimonials
To me, leadership means the courage to overcome your fears, learn from failure, and inspire others to do the same. My purpose is to show my individuality and to express myself. My parents immigrated to this country from Bangladesh many years ago and they brought along...
by Soumaya Khalifa | Feb 8, 2021 | ISBLI, ISBLI Fellow Testimonials
The ISBLI 2020 experience sharpened my leadership skills and provided me with the tools I need to continue working on building bridges of understanding between people. I was born in the US, started school in Georgia, and with my family moved to Jordan, United Arab...