Harvard Instructor & Speaker Margaret Andrews on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Creativity

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino seriesOn this episode, we talk with Margaret Andrews — Author, Harvard Instructor, and Global Keynote Speaker on Leadership, Emotional Intelligence & Creativity — for a fascinating conversation about leadership, self-awareness, innovation, and the power of understanding yourself to become a better leader.

Margaret brings an impressive background in higher education and executive development. She previously ran the MBA program at the MIT Sloan School of Management before becoming an associate dean at Harvard University. Today, she teaches graduate-level courses and executive programs at Harvard, including Unlocking Creativity, Managing Yourself and Leading Others, Creativity & Innovation, and Leading with Emotional Intelligence.

Her expertise and insights have reached audiences around the world. She has been featured in media outlets ranging from The Wall Street Journal to The Times of India and has contributed articles to Psychology Today, Training Industry Magazine, and Leader to Leader.

In 2025, Margaret published her book, Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding, through Hachette. Her work explores how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and creativity can transform the way we lead, communicate, make decisions, and inspire others.

In this interview, we explore Margaret's remarkable professional journey, her experiences at MIT and Harvard, the foundations of effective leadership, the importance of managing yourself, and how creativity and emotional intelligence can help people reach their full potential.

It's a fascinating story packed with insights for leaders, entrepreneurs, executives, educators, and anyone interested in personal growth and professional development.

Learn more about Margaret Andrews:
🌐 Website: https://www.margaretandrews.com/

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