The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor
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The Leadership Skill Most Likely to Derail Your Career, According to a Harvard Professor

32:21 Mar 17, 2026
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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 derailmentThe hidden gap between our intentions and how others experience our behavior—and how to close itThe first question to ask yourself as you learn to manage yourselfShow NotesWeekly 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 ResourcesBook 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/ SponsorSign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at shopify.com/careercontessa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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