I Was Given Boxing Gloves at Age 3: The Daisy Khan Story | #TGV572

How do you lead when your community is under fire? Daisy Khan, the founder of WISE and a veteran leader with over 25 years of experience, joins us to share her journey of combating anti-Muslim bias and promoting gender equality. In this episode, she reveals her strategies for "shepherding" communities through controversy and using spiritual intelligence to disarm opponents.From receiving a pair of boxing gloves at age three to writing her powerful memoir Born with Wings, Daisy’s story is a masterclass in resilience, courage, and the power of a bold vision.Key Takeaways:The Captain’s Rule: Why real leadership means staying with the ship when it’s sinking.Spiritual Intelligence: How to use calm, soft speech and forgiveness to dismantle toxic behavior.Sticky Identities: Understanding why people resist change and how to reach them through trusted sources.The Boxing Glove Mentality: How to turn "invisible boxing gloves" into tools for social change and education.Connect with Daisy Khan: Explore her work with WISE (Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality) and read her memoir Born with Wings for more on her transformative journey.Video Chapters & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: Leading Through the Storm 01:30 - Welcome to The Guiding Voice: Simplifying Your Success 02:50 - Rapid Fire Round 1: Curiosity, Leadership, and Unity 04:50 - Daisy’s Success Mantra: Experimenting, Risk-Taking, and Leading 06:10 - Leadership in Controversy: When the Ship is Sinking 08:30 - Navigating the Challenges of Transforming Communities 10:20 - The Power of Spiritual Intelligence in Social Work 12:15 - Using Silence and Forgiveness as a Strategy 13:15 - Born with Wings: The Story of the Boxing Gloves 15:30 - Addressing Resistance and "Sticky Identities" 17:45 - Creating a New Vision for the Future 19:30 - The Power of Storytelling to Prove Change is Possible 20:55 - Rapid Fire Round 2: Billboard Advice and Big Dreams 23:15 - Essential Advice for Emerging Leaders 25:10 - Final Thoughts: The Importance of Shared Wisdom 26:40 - Trivia: Fascinating Facts About Non-ProfitsAbout the guest:Daisy Khan is a prominent leader in community engagement and education within the American Muslim community, with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder of the Women’s Islamic Initiative in Spirituality & Equality (WISE), dedicated to peacebuilding and gender equality. Known for her work in combating anti-Muslim bias and promoting interfaith dialogue, Daisy is also the author of "Born with Wings," which details her journey to leadership.Connect with the guest Daisy Khan on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaisykhan/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmhttp://www.naveensamala.comIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaIf you wish to become a productivity monk: enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksiTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryAmazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8Vol 1: Kindle:https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyCPaperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj#TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu:https://youtube.com/@tgvhindihttps://youtube.com/@tgvteluguAudio:http://surl.li/tmksp(#tgvhindi)http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu)FOLLOW ON TWITTER:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.