2389 - Putting the Human Side Back into Management with Manager Method’s Ashley Herd

Josh Elledge

Published on: 18/03/2026

In this episode, host Josh Elledge interviews Ashley Herd, Founder and CEO of Manager Method and author of The Manager Method. Ashley shares practical leadership advice drawn from her diverse career in legal, HR, and consulting. The conversation covers her new book, the importance of human-centered management—especially amid technological change—and actionable frameworks like “Pause, Consider, Act.” Ashley also discusses transparent communication during change, leveraging AI responsibly, and her leadership training programs.