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HR Truth Bombs for Managers with Ashley Herd
In this episode, John sits down with Ashley Herd, a former General Counsel and HR executive turned founder of Manager Method — a movement and book that gives managers the real-world tools no one else teaches. She’s also a LinkedIn Learning instructor, podcast host, and a powerful advocate for human-first leadership. Ashley brings a sharp legal and HR background from brands like KFC and McKinsey, and shares how those experiences opened her eyes to a problem most companies ignore: we don’t train our managers. This conversation dives into: Why most managers are set up to failHer signature framework: Pause. Consider. Act.How to shift from micromanagement to trustThe three leadership styles: Tight Jeans, Sweatpants, and Cozy JoggersWhat KFC taught her about recognition and cultureHow to support employees during grief, loss, and hard times If you’re a frontline manager, a senior leader, or someone trying to improve your org’s leadership culture, this episode is packed with honest insight, practical frameworks, and real empathy for the people doing the hardest job in business: managing other people. Are you interested in leveling up your sales skills and staying relevant in today’s AI-driven landscape? Visit www.jbarrows.com and let’s Make It Happen together! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbarrows/ Connect with John on IG: https://www.instagram.com/johnmbarrows/ Check out John's Membership: https://go.jbarrows.com/pages/individual-membership?ref=3edab1 Join John's Newsletter: https://www.jbarrows.com/newsletter Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/ Check out Ashley's Website: https://www.managermethod.com/ Get Ashley's Book "The Manager Method" Here: https://www.amazon.com/Manager-Method-Practical-Framework-Support/dp/B0F88XQ919/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OXJB8FFOLV4P&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gCPkw0XjqseVzVOGs73g3eB07oBsCIPccO7Bg_F6_pJUk_7hYRf_o4C7UEKTRNAKfZZubHS4muiYeQwrCl2bTruXHFHdVzSIcOgY2Ro0vyR55Lg6emhKDYAInm1NlGQq4aRtfUIBaphOf1El-r00xw.zVw99DEqK3s5Fks8X-BIFrh6_YByNw6CA-exZYjmUhw&dib_tag=se&keywords=ashley+herd&qid=1770643943&sprefix=Ashley+Herd%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-1
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