Have you ever wondered who is the first hired employee in LinkedIN in the region? How was he selected, how did he build the presence and the team of LinkedIN in the region?
Ali Matar, EMEA Growth Markets Leader at LinkedIn, covering South Europe, Benelux, Nordics, Emerging Markets, and MEA is my guest for the new episode of The CEO Diaries Leadership podcast.
In this insightful conversation, we uncover:
✅ Ali’s journey of joining LinkedIn and how he built the team in Dubai from the ground up.
✅ Leading multicultural teams—the challenges, the learnings, and how to turn diversity into a strength.
✅ Intent vs. Impact—why good intentions aren’t always enough and how leaders should navigate this gap.
✅ Redefining resilience—why we should never accept the wrong and call it resilience.
If you're looking for leadership lessons packed with real-world experiences, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧