Today, leadership (in organizations, business, marketing) has developed through study and synthesis of military strategies. Amazingly, in our tradition, our predecessors intrinsically built leadership into the tarbiyyah (development) process. The children of our sahabah and the earlier generations taught strategy and leadership just like they were being taught Quran through studies and reflection on the Seerah of Rasoolullah and our Rightly Guided Khulafa.
The term “leadership” is no longer limited to those who work in the field of management; rather it has now become an essential characteristic to have regardless of what field an individual works in. With disruption and constant change and growth industries are going through, leadership has become essential at all levels. Having this character is essential for those who wish to grow and succeed. From marketing one’s resume, to communicating in an interview, to negotiating a salary, to seeking a better and more lucrative opportunities, to building communities and enhancing public policy, leadership has become essential for the top performers.
The first of the great thinkers that originated the concept of “Momentum” in classical mechanics was Ibn Sina (Avincenna) during the Islamic Renaissance. Momentum is force or speed of movement. This isn’t really about classical mechanics. “Momintum” is about building massive unstoppable acceleration towards successful personal, social and entrepreneurial movements.