Perticipants engage in teamwork exerciseISNA Leadership development center (ILDC) organized, with the Muslim community of Fort Worth, Texas, a one day leadership program on August 11, 2007, under the theme "Compassionate Leadership for Community Empowerment." The program focused on building leadership capacity among community leaders with sessions addressing community empowerment as well as on team building in Islamic organizations.

Dr. Iqbal Unus, director of the Fairfax Institute, spoke on the topic of Team Building in Islamic Organizations. He highlighted through his presentation the importance of team spirit in Islam and demonstrated how Islamic organizations can develop effective teams. Dr. Louay Safi, Director of the ISNA Leadership Development Center, presented on the importance of Compassionate leadership and community Empowerment. His lecture focused on the role of community leaders in setting the tone for an open atmosphere that invites cooperation and involvement among community members. Moreover, he discussed essential measures for enhancing overall cooperation. The presentations were followed by a teambuilding exercise that the participants engaged in.

The program was well attended by leaders of Islamic organizations and members of the community active in Islamic Centers and schools. The 29 participants requested that future extended programs be delivered in their local community.