The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor
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Harvard professor Margaret C. Andrews discusses the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in leadership and career success.
Great leadership starts with managing yourself. Harvard professor Margaret C. Andrews shares why lack of self-awareness derails careers, how emotional intelligence shapes leadership at every stage, and which human skills matter most as AI reshapes work. A must-listen for anyone ready to lead with more clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: Why lack of self-awareness is one of the biggest predictors of career derailment The hidden gap between our intentions and how others experience our behavior—and how to close it The first question to ask yourself as you learn to manage yourself Show Notes Weekly Newsletter Sign-Up: http://bit.ly/37hqtQW Guest Resources: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaretcandrews/ Website: https://www.margaretandrews.com/ Book: https://www.margaretandrews.com/book Career Contessa Resources Book 1:1 career coaching session: https://www.careercontessa.com/hire-a-mentor/ Take an online course: https://www.careercontessa.com/education/ Get your personalized salary report: https://www.careercontessa.com/the-salary-project/ Sponsor Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at…
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