Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding

Margaret Andrews, Author and Executive Instructor

Are you relying on outdated ideas about what it takes to be a leader? When it comes to powerful, effective leadership, there is no single right style. The secret to leading others isn't found in a checklist—it's an inside-out proposition that starts with deep self-understanding. This concept is simple but deceptively difficult to master, yet it yields massive payoffs, both personally and professionally. In this powerful webinar, one of Harvard's most sought-after executive instructors, Margaret Andrews, delivers insights refined from decades of work with leaders across industries and geographies. Margaret will guide you through what great leadership truly looks like, equipping you with the tools to become the leader only you can be.

Key Takeaways:

• A clear framework for identifying your personal, authentic leadership style.
• The advanced tools necessary for implementing the "inside-out" self-understanding principle.
• Research-backed insights from history, philosophy, and psychology that dismantle common leadership myths.
• A strategic understanding of how self-mastery leads to greater professional and personal impact.

Margaret Andrews is a seasoned executive, academic leader, and professional speaker who teaches the most popular executive program at Harvard. With over thirty years of experience, she draws on leadership roles held at prestigious organizations, including the MIT Sloan School of Management, Putnam Investments, and Deloitte. The author of the forthcoming book, Manage Yourself to Lead Others, Margaret is also the founder of The MYLO Center and a recipient of the Fussa Award for Excellence in Teaching and multiple Dean's Commendations for Distinguished Teaching Performance.