Irshad Manji
Irshad Manji is a social entrepreneur, educator, and author who founded Moral Courage College and teaches with Oxford University's Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights.
Why you should book Irshad Manji for your next event
- Expertise and Experience: Irshad Manji is a highly respected educator and author, with years of experience in teaching and speaking on topics related to diversity, moral courage, and teamwork. Her expertise and insight make her a valuable addition to any event.
- Timeliness and Relevance: In today's globalized and interconnected world, issues related to diversity and pluralism have become more important than ever. Irshad Manji's work on these topics is timely and relevant, and her message is one that resonates with a wide range of audiences.
- Engaging and Inspiring: Irshad Manji is known for her engaging and inspiring speaking style, which is both thought-provoking and entertaining. Her presentations are designed to stimulate conversation and encourage people to think more deeply about the issues that matter most to them.
Irshad Manji is a Canadian-born social entrepreneur, educator, and author. She is the founder and CEO of Moral Courage College and has taught leadership with New York University and Oxford University's Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights. Manji is a prominent advocate for diversity, pluralism, and moral courage, and has written several books on these topics.
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Keynotes
Keynote by Irshad Manji: DIVERSITY WITHOUT DIVISION
In our era of epidemic loneliness, tribalism, and noise, how can organizations ensure that every stakeholder feels a sense of belonging?
The renowned Oxford scholar and internationally bestselling author Irshad Manji answers: by honoring both individuality and commonality. In short, by practicing “Diversity Without Division.”
Prof. Irshad Manji is the founder of Moral Courage® College, which equips people worldwide to turn contentious issues into constructive conversations and healthy teamwork. She reveals the research-backed, road-tested secrets to hearing others — and being heard by others — in times of awkward tension, high emotion, or deep division.
Her uniquely unifying approach is shaking up the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion industry. And it’s valuable
beyond
work, healing disagreements between spouses, conflicts with children, or friendships under pressure thanks to cultural and technological manipulation.
Cohesion may seem like a lost cause, but with Irshad Manji as your guide, there’s more than hope. There’s a toolkit. In her signature interactive style, she will teach you and your teams how to:
Reduce anxiety when entering discussions that could become debates.
Build trust with people whose views dramatically differ from your own.
Ask questions that are sincere rather than judgmental.
Listen in a way that motivates the “other side” to hear you.
Deal with someone who doesn’t have these skills.
Leverage your skills to foster an environment that’s both inclusive and innovative at the same time.
In keynote speeches, workshops, and fireside chats, Irshad Manji provides cutting-edge content that immerses participants in a visceral experience. You’ll walk away empowered with skills to achieve diversity without division through the Moral Courage Method of communicating. Prepare not only to be inspired, but also to be impactful.
The renowned Oxford scholar and internationally bestselling author Irshad Manji answers: by honoring both individuality and commonality. In short, by practicing “Diversity Without Division.”
Prof. Irshad Manji is the founder of Moral Courage® College, which equips people worldwide to turn contentious issues into constructive conversations and healthy teamwork. She reveals the research-backed, road-tested secrets to hearing others — and being heard by others — in times of awkward tension, high emotion, or deep division.
Her uniquely unifying approach is shaking up the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion industry. And it’s valuable
beyond
work, healing disagreements between spouses, conflicts with children, or friendships under pressure thanks to cultural and technological manipulation.
Cohesion may seem like a lost cause, but with Irshad Manji as your guide, there’s more than hope. There’s a toolkit. In her signature interactive style, she will teach you and your teams how to:
Reduce anxiety when entering discussions that could become debates.
Build trust with people whose views dramatically differ from your own.
Ask questions that are sincere rather than judgmental.
Listen in a way that motivates the “other side” to hear you.
Deal with someone who doesn’t have these skills.
Leverage your skills to foster an environment that’s both inclusive and innovative at the same time.
In keynote speeches, workshops, and fireside chats, Irshad Manji provides cutting-edge content that immerses participants in a visceral experience. You’ll walk away empowered with skills to achieve diversity without division through the Moral Courage Method of communicating. Prepare not only to be inspired, but also to be impactful.
Irshad Manji
Join Irshad Manji on a journey of moral courage and diversity.
Irshad Manji is the winner of Oprah Winfrey’s first-ever “Chutzpah Award” for boldness. She is also the Founder/CEO of Moral Courage College, which teaches people to turn contentious issues into constructive conversations and healthy teamwork.
A professor of leadership at New York University for many years, she now teaches with Oxford University's Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights. Prof. Manji has written for publications worldwide, with her books appearing in 36 languages. Her latest international bestseller is Don't Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars. (Fun fact: the renowned American entertainer Chris Rock calls it “genius.")
African by birth, Canadian by upbringing, American by address and global by reach, Prof. Manji says that the only label she can embrace for herself is “plural.”
A professor of leadership at New York University for many years, she now teaches with Oxford University's Initiative for Global Ethics and Human Rights. Prof. Manji has written for publications worldwide, with her books appearing in 36 languages. Her latest international bestseller is Don't Label Me: How to Do Diversity Without Inflaming the Culture Wars. (Fun fact: the renowned American entertainer Chris Rock calls it “genius.")
African by birth, Canadian by upbringing, American by address and global by reach, Prof. Manji says that the only label she can embrace for herself is “plural.”
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Irshad Manji at AJC Live: Courageous Voices from the Muslim World
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