Based on Harvard's most popular professional development
program, a practical, personal guide to harnessing the power of
self-understanding to become a more successful leader
What is the "best" way to lead others? The answer
may surprise you.
The basis for powerful, effective leadership comes from
within-from understanding the people, ideas, and events that have shaped your
worldview and how these influences express themselves in your leadership
style.?In Manage Yourself to Lead Others, leadership expert
Margaret Andrews helps you understand yourself and translate this understanding
into effectively managing yourself, leading others, working with your boss, and
making better decisions.
Andrews has taught thousands of executives in her
professional development course at Harvard, and she shares her insights,
practical tips, and questions for reflection here. This book will allow you to
identify the kind of leader you want to be, the behavioral patterns that help
get you there or stand in your way, and what it takes to develop new leadership
capabilities. Whether you've just been promoted or you've been leading a team
for decades, Manage Yourself to Lead Others is essential
reading for all leaders.?
About the Author
Margaret C. Andrews is a seasoned executive,
academic leader, speaker, and instructor.
She has created and teaches a variety of leadership courses
and professional and executive programs at Harvard University and is the
founder of the MYLO Center, a private leadership development firm.
Her clients include Amazon, Citi, Continental, the United
Nations, Walmart, and Wayfair. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.?