Abdul-Malik Muhammad
Founder & CEO · Transforming Lives Inc
Alternative Education · Restorative PracticesForum: PhoenixBeyond Local4 yrs in EO
The rest of Abdul-Malik's story is inside the speakeasy.
Bio, fun facts, conversation starters, and the best ways to connect.
About
Dr. Abdul-Malik Muhammad is the founder and CEO of Transforming Lives Inc. and Akoben LLC. His public bios describe him as an educator, entrepreneur, transformational leader, and expert in alternative education and restorative practices who has spent decades serving marginalized youth, adults, schools, districts, and communities.
Who You Should Meet
Your top suggested 1:1s, matched on complementary needs, shared ground, and proximity.
Melissa Simkins
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On LinkedIn
1.6Kconnections
1.7Kfollowers
Verified1 posts this monthOn LinkedIn since 2013
Operations ManagementTrainingOrganizational LeadershipChange ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunity OutreachProgram DevelopmentResearch
When everything is loud, nothing stands out. #MalikMuhammad #Leadership #Restorative #Akoben #TheDrumbeat
If we keep calling our limits “reality,” we’ll never test them. #MalikMuhammad #TheDrumBeat #Akoben #Pessimism #Optimism #Realism
Before the breakthrough, there’s always a stretch that feels like it’s not working. #Akoben #TheDrumbeat #MalikMuhammad #Uluru
“When you show up unprepared, you’re asking me to do double the work so you can do half.” - Ngozi Magena #AkobenLLC #Leadership #MalikMuhammad #Accountability #Respect
Fun Facts
- He is associated with multiple books and resources on restorative practices, including The Restorative Journey and We Can Save Our Boys of Color. He has also appeared on the Elevate podcast discussing how people and organizations can create positive change.
Conversation Starters
- Your work centers on restorative practices and alternative education
- what does real transformation look like inside a school or community? | You have built organizations around changing behavior through connection and accountability
- what do business leaders often misunderstand about change? | Joe could ask how technology and AI can support educators without removing the human trust layer that restorative work requires.