1139: How to Become the Manager that People Want to Work For with Ashley Herd

1139: How to Become the Manager that People Want to Work For with Ashley Herd

Author: How to be Awesome at Your Job March 23, 2026 Duration: 40:50
Ashley Herd illuminates under-taught manager skills required of leaders. — YOU’LL LEARN —  1) How build trust with your employees from day one 2) Simple ways to make meetings more effective 3) The key question that helps accelerate your career Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1139 for clickable versions of the links below.  — ABOUT ASHLEY —  Ashley Herd is the founder of Manager Method, a leadership training organization that helps managers drive performance without driving people out the door. A former General Counsel and Head of HR with experience at organizations including McKinsey and Yum! Brands, she’s also a LinkedIn Learning instructor and co-host of the "HR Besties" podcast. Ashley is the author of The Manager Method, and is known for giving practical tools that make leadership feel human and doable. • Book: The Manager Method: A Practical Framework to Lead, Support, and Get Results • Website: ManagerMethod.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —  • Book:  A Separate Piece by John Knowles — THANK YOU SPONSORS! —  • Monarch.com. Get 50% off your first year on with the code AWESOME. • Vanguard. Give your clients consistent results year in and year out with vanguard.com/AUDIO • Shopify. Sign up for your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/better • Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll with gusto.com/AWESOME See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever feel like there's a gap between the work you're doing and the work you know you're capable of? That's the space where How to Be Awesome at Your Job lives. Hosted by Pete, this long-running podcast digs into the practical, often overlooked tactics that transform good performance into remarkable impact. Rather than abstract theory, each conversation with accomplished thought-leaders and results-getters focuses on extracting specific, actionable insights you can apply immediately. You'll hear real stories and candid advice that sharpen universal skills-like clear communication, strategic thinking, and effective collaboration-which are essential for any role that involves working with others and solving problems. With over 25 million downloads and recognition from places like The New York Times and Forbes, the podcast has become a trusted resource for professionals seeking more than just a checklist. It’s about cultivating a more fulfilling career, finding more meaning in your daily tasks, and yes, creating more wins and financial reward along the way. Tune in to discover how small shifts in approach can lead to significant gains in your performance, your well-being, and your overall enjoyment of the work you do.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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