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07 Jan 2025

The Courage to Be Disliked at Work: Navigating Security, Privacy, and IT Challenges and Decision Making #1

  • By Sami Eltamawy
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The Courage to Be Disliked at Work: Navigating Security, Privacy, and IT Challenges and Decision Making #1
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In this episode, “The Courage to Be Disliked at Work: Security, Privacy & IT,” we dive into the critical importance of standing firm in your principles, even when it means making unpopular decisions.

Inspired by the book “The Courage to Be Disliked,” this video explores how to focus on doing what’s right for data security, privacy, and IT effectiveness—without letting the desire to be liked influence your judgment. Whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor, learn how to apply these principles at work to ensure ethical decision-making, build resilience, and drive meaningful impact in your role.

 

Topics covered:

– How to balance courage and professionalism.

– Why being liked should never be your goal in decision-making.

– Real-world examples of applying this mindset in security, privacy, and IT.

 

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to compromise your standards to avoid conflict, this episode is for you!

Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights on cybersecurity, privacy, tech, and professional growth.

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Sami Eltamawy
My name is Sami Eltamawy. I am the Director and Head of Security, Privacy and IT at Freetrade.io, I’m at the helm of safeguarding our organization’s digital landscape while also spearheading our IT support endeavors. Simultaneously, I serve as the Cybersecurity Lead Instructor at BrainStation, sharing my extensive expertise with the next generation of industry leaders. Prior to my current role at Freetrade, I served as the Application Security Manager at Meta (Formerly Facebook), where I led the EMEA Central AppSec team. In this capacity, I was entrusted with ensuring the security of a diverse portfolio of products including Facebook, Messenger, WhatsApp, Instagram, Oculus and many more. In addition to my roles at Stenn and BrainStation, I proudly co-founded Pet With It, Brandripplr, and insydo.

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