Beyond The To-do List

Margaret Andrews is the founder of Mind and Hand Associates, faculty at Harvard Extension School, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. In this episode, she breaks down the MYLO framework—a practical, science-based system built around Motivation, Learning, and Opportunity—and explains how leaders at any level can use it to grow with intention, clarity, and effectiveness.In this episode, we cover:What Is MYLO? Margaret introduces the Motivation–Learning–Opportunity triangle and why all three are essential for leadership development.Motivation Beyond Willpower: We explore how autonomy, relatedness, and competence drive sustainable motivation.Learning as a Leadership Lever: Why deliberate practice, feedback, and humility are key to developing new skills and perspectives.The Role of Opportunity in Growth: How stretch assignments, visibility, and support systems create the conditions for leadership advancement.What