CITO @AUB_Lebanon | @AUBiPark | Author From Geek to Lead | Building innovation ecosystems across MENA–Med

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It’s happening! 🎉 Sandy and I are excited to share our next book: The Curious Leader’s Guidebook! A different approach to exploring leadership through poetry, stories, reflections, and a healthy dose of curiosity. We had a lot of fun putting it together. Stay tuned! 🙂
𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆. From Geek to Lead explored the transition into leadership. Our new book explores leadership through poetry, stories, and reflection. The Curious Leader's Guidebook. Coming October 2026. geektolead.com
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This November, #AUB alumni and friends will come together in #Cyprus for a three-day Angel Investor Meetup designed to explore the ins and outs of smart startup #investing. Learn More Here: sites.aub.edu.lb/ipark/angel… @AUB_Lebanon @AUBAlumni @AUBMediterraneo @BeirutDigitalD
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جامعة الـAUB بين الذكاء الاصطناعي وريادة الأعمال: برامج تعليمية مبتكرة الفيديو الكامل: youtu.be/aS7cTjU6Mn4?si=gZ8a… @AUB_Lebanon
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Are you still waiting for ‘Perfect Data’ to make decisions? “Imperfect Insights” often trump analysis paralysis. Identify a single metric you care about. Implement a small tweak. Measure impact in one week. Get the more ideas in From Geek To Lead. #Leadership #FromGeekToLead
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Our @AUB_Lebanon community and friends have come together exceptionally well to honor and celebrate our graduates, who richly deserve the occasion and so much more. We work night and day to create opportunities for them and their communities.
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How to lead when you're not in charge
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The biggest mistake new managers make? Becoming bottlenecks. You're used to solving everything yourself. But now, every decision funnels through you—and your team slows down. Learn the mindset shift in From Geek to Lead: geektolead.com #Leadership #GeekToLead
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Leadership is a Skill, not a Personality Type. It's a myth that leadership is only for outgoing, charismatic types. Quiet leaders often listen better & think deeply before acting. Develop leadership skills with "From Geek to Lead". Like and share.
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From 200 bold ideas to 10 standout startups—Zein AUB iPark’s Demo Day is where it all comes together! Our Director invites you to celebrate the journey, meet the founders, and witness the future of innovation in Lebanon. RSVP HERE: forms.office.com/r/vTHP0zgRL…
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What does it take to build and scale a billion-dollar company—twice? Tony Jamous, CEO of Oyster, joined Zein AUB iPark startups to unpack growth hacking, positioning & purpose-led scale. 🎯 Key: Build focused products that solve real problems. #ZeinAUBiPark #BDD #AUB
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Stop Giving Advice. Start Asking Questions. Instead of: “Here’s what you should do…” Try: “What do you think the best solution is?” Build your leadership skills with From Geek to Lead. Like and repost if you find this useful. #Leadership #TechLeadership #GeekToLead
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From Expert to People Leader: The Identity Crisis. High achievers often feel lost in leadership because: They measure success by what they build, not how they lead. Learn more in "From Geek to Lead" and share these tips by liking and reposting. #Leadership #GeekToLead
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From Beirut to Cyprus 🇱🇧➡️🇨🇾 We joined forces with Octopus Capital and Crowdbase to spotlight bold Lebanese startups at AUB Mediterraneo. Pitches, panels, real connections—this is cross-border innovation in action. Next stop: Limassol Demo Day, April 11 👀 #ZeinAUBiPark #DemoDay
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In 1945, six women pulled off a computing miracle. They programmed the world’s first computer—with no manuals, no training. Then, a SINGLE assumption erased them from tech history for decades. The story of how ONE photo nearly deleted computing’s female founders: 🧵
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Inspiring talks and startup pitches today at Demo Day Cyprus with @AUBMediterraneo, @crowdbase and Octopus Capital in Paphos!
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"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others." – Jack Welch Rpost and learn more in From Geek To Lead: geektolead.com #Leadership #TechLeadership #GeekToLead #CareerGrowth #ITManagement
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The best leaders don’t just manage people—they understand them. Knowing your team’s strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations helps you delegate effectively, resolve conflicts, and foster growth. Learn more in From Geek To Lead: geektolead.com #Leadership #TeamBuilding
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Cyprus, we’re bringing the best of Lebanon’s startup scene! DEMO Day 2025 is Cyprus' premier startup and investor gathering, bringing top founders, investors, & industry leaders together to shape the future of entrepreneurship. 📅 April 3, 2025 | 17:30 📍 AUB Mediterraneo, Paphos
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Avoiding conflict doesn’t make it disappear—it makes it worse.Address tensions early, listen actively, and focus on solutions—not just problems. Repost if this is helpful. Learn more in From Geek To Lead: geektolead.com #Leadership #ConflictResolution #GeekToLead
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