307: Ashley Herd | The Manager Method — Leading Without Burning People Out

Ashley Herd, a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode.

Ashley has trained over 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and corporate programs, and has spent her career helping professionals navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence.

She built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands, and Modern Luxury.

Ashley has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Insider, and more.

If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and decision-maker, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The emotional weight of management and its ripple effect on people's lives

✅ The shift from doing to leading—and what leaders must unlearn

✅ The Manager Method framework: Pause, Consider, Act

✅ Creating a culture of decision-making through structured autonomy

✅ Empathy that works at work—leading with awareness and intention

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Ashley:

Website: https://www.managermethod.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managermethod/

Purchase a copy of The Manager Method: https://www.amazon.com/Manager-Method-Practical-Framework-Support/dp/B0F88XQ919

Listen to the HR Besties Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-besties/id1712137225

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Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call.

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