Graduating from Google: Leadership Lessons - Paperback

by Linda El Awar (Author)

Linda El Awar thinks she has gone through a transformational experience at the Harvard Business School until she joins Google, Inc., where she discovers what it really means to be a leader. She navigates a challenging journey filled with unexpected twists, triumphs, and even heartbreak as she creates her own path at one of the world's most mysterious sales organizations. Despite her relentless dedication to Google and her determination to achieve her professional goals, Linda does not actually realize what makes the company so special until after she resigns. Only then does she comprehend what is a true leader.

Author Biography

Before she chartered her own course as an entrepreneur, Linda El Awar served as a Head of Industry at Google, where she led a sales team and helped advertisers develop digital marketing strategies across platforms to connect with consumers. In her previous role as a Senior Account Executive, Linda helped advertisers grow their business through digital marketing consulting. Prior to that, as Analysis Manager for the Automotive & Entertainment Verticals at Google, Linda developed data insights including query trends, search benchmarks and growth opportunities across both industries. Before joining Google in 2007, Linda served as a Zone Manager for an automaker's Customer Service Division working directly with automotive dealerships. She has also worked extensively in retail and consulting businesses. Linda has served on the Board of Directors for the Harvard Business School Alumni Association in Orange County. Linda holds a BBA with Distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business and an MBA with Second Year Honors from Harvard Business School.