290: Understand Yourself to Lead Others with Margaret Andrews

About this episode

Margaret Andrews discusses the importance of self-understanding in effective leadership.

In Episode 290 of Work from the Inside Out, Tammy Gooler Loeb speaks with Margaret Andrews, author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. A seasoned executive leader, Harvard instructor, and founder of the MYLO Center, Margaret shares why leadership is not just a skillset, it’s a craft that begins within. From her early career in consulting to running MBA and executive programs at MIT and Harvard, Margaret’s journey has been guided by curiosity, risk-taking, and deep reflection. Margaret explains why self-awareness becomes increasingly important as we move into leadership roles. One of her most powerful insights? We judge ourselves by our intentions, but others judge us by our behaviors. That gap can undermine even the most well-meaning leaders. She shares how understanding our formative influences, values, and definitions of success allows us to close that gap and lead with greater clarity and impact. In a world reshaped by post-pandemic workplace shifts, hybrid culture debates, and rapid change, Margaret reminds us that there is no silver bullet in leadership, only thoughtful, intentional navigation. If you’re contemplating your…

People in this episode

Host: Tammy Gooler Loeb

Guest: Margaret Andrews

Topics covered

• leadership
• self-awareness
• personal development
• career growth
• executive education
• reflection

Keywords

• leadership
• self-awareness
• career
• personal growth
• executive education
• reflection
• management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Harvard, MIT, MYLO Center

Books & works: Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding

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