This Working Life Is your lack of people skills holding you back?
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Nov 21, 2025 Margaret C. Andrews, Managing Director of the MYLO Center and author, dives into the pivotal role of self-understanding in leadership. She highlights how emotional intelligence is essential for career progression, arguing that many lack the awareness needed to manage others effectively. She outlines critical reflective questions for self-discovery and emphasizes the importance of mindfulness. Drawing on personal experiences and research, Margaret explains how technical success must shift to interpersonal skills for continued growth.
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Leadership Starts With Self-Understanding
- Leadership is an inside job that begins with understanding yourself before you can manage yourself and others.
- Without self-understanding it's very difficult to understand other people and lead effectively.
A Direct Critique That Sparked Change
- Margaret C Andrews recounts being told bluntly by a boss that she was not self-aware, which initially felt like a personal shock.
- That feedback prompted reflection, revealed unintended impacts on her team, and launched her career focus on self-management.
Soft Skills Grow As You Climb
- Technical excellence and hard work get you far but working through others demands stronger interpersonal skills.
- What got you here won't get you there, so soft skills grow in importance as you advance.
