Habeeb Quadri: Your Success is Our Success

In this episode of the American Muslim Podcast, hosted by Imam Tariq El-Amin and presented by Bayan on Demand, the guest is Habib Kadri, an award-winning educator, author, youth advocate, superintendent of MCC Academy, and part-time faculty at Harvard University. Kadri discusses his journey into education, inspired by his parents and significant figures like Mr. Earl and Dr. Gazda. He reflects on his leadership experiences, challenges in Islamic education, the importance of instilling confidence and good character in students, and his vision for education. He emphasizes transformational learning, priority management, and the significance of community collaboration. Kadri also talks about his consulting work aimed at enhancing educational practices globally and shares insights on maintaining balance and sincerity in personal and professional life.

00:00 Introduction to Bayan on Demand

00:57 Meet the Host and Guest

01:45 Early Inspirations in Education

04:58 High School and Basketball Journey

08:59 Leadership and Community Involvement

13:30 Path to Educational Leadership

16:11 Vision for Education

20:22 Challenges in Islamic Schools

26:36 Transformative Power of Education

29:17 Learning from Elite Institutions

32:43 The Potential of Islamic Schools

33:33 The Role of Humility in Leadership

37:14 Balancing Faith and Leadership

38:04 Time Management vs. Priority Management

42:46 Founding High Quality Educational Consulting

44:51 Addressing Youth Challenges and Islamic Studies

48:15 The Importance of Asking Questions

54:01 Receiving the ISNA Lifetime Educational Achievement Award

01:00:16 Final Reflections and Gratitude

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