Margaret Andrews on Manage Yourself to Lead Others
About this episode
Margaret Andrews discusses the MYLO framework for leadership development, emphasizing the importance of motivation, learning, and opportunity.
Margaret Andrews is the founder of Mind and Hand Associates, faculty at Harvard Extension School, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding . In this episode, she breaks down the MYLO framework—a practical, science-based system built around Motivation , Learning , and Opportunity —and explains how leaders at any level can use it to grow with intention, clarity, and effectiveness. In this episode, we cover: What Is MYLO? Margaret introduces the Motivation–Learning–Opportunity triangle and why all three are essential for leadership development. Motivation Beyond Willpower: We explore how autonomy, relatedness, and competence drive sustainable motivation. Learning as a Leadership Lever: Why deliberate practice, feedback, and humility are key to developing new skills and perspectives. The Role of Opportunity in Growth: How stretch assignments, visibility, and support systems create the conditions for leadership advancement. What Gets in the Way: Margaret explains common blocks to growth—like fixed mindset, poor feedback loops, and misaligned expectations. The Importance of…
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