From Geek To Lead: The Practical Guide Every First-Time Leader Needs

From Geek to Lead: A Techie’s Guide to Leadership (for Every First-Time Leader)

Learn how to lead confidently—without losing what makes you great at your craft.

You’ve mastered the work. Now it’s time to master the people side.

This practical, colorful, story-filled guide helps you make the leap from doing to leading—with confidence, empathy, and impact.

💡 Why This Book

Stepping into your first leadership role can be exciting—and overwhelming. Suddenly your success depends not just on your technical skill, but on how well you inspire, delegate, and grow others.

From Geek To Lead is your down-to-earth companion for that journey.
It’s packed with relatable stories, two-page spreads, and bite-sized lessons that make leadership feel human, not corporate.

📘 You’ll Learn How To:

• Transition from expert to leader—without imposter syndrome
• Build trust and psychological safety in your team
• Delegate with confidence (and stop feeling guilty about it)
• Manage time, feedback, and expectations like a pro
• Lead with empathy—even when things get hard

Each chapter includes real stories, quick reflections, and checklists you can actually use at work.

❤️ What Readers Are Saying

“Every chapter spoke directly to my experience as a new manager. It’s the book I wish I had when I started leading a team.”
— Amazon Review ★★★★★

“Practical, insightful, and beautifully designed. You’ll find yourself flipping through it again and again.”
— LinkedIn Reader Feedback

“A must-read for anyone making the leap from contributor to leader.”
— Amazon Review ★★★★★

👤 About the Authors

Yousif Asfour is a university CIO, educator, and leadership mentor who’s helped hundreds of professionals grow into authentic, effective leaders.
He co-authored From Geek To Lead with Sandra Molloy, blending real stories and practical insights to make leadership learning both visual and actionable.

🛒 Ready to Lead with Confidence?

Whether you're leading a classroom, a customer service team, a nonprofit project, or a tech department, this book will help you lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

👉 Download now and start leading smarter. Get your E-BOOK here or check out our website to get your PAPERBACK copy or information on WORKSHOPS based on the book.