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INTERVIEW | Make Money by Managing Better with Ashley Herd
Ashley Herd is the founder of Manager Method, former Head of HR North America at McKinsey & Company, national keynote speaker, top 10 business podcast host, and a LinkedIn Top Voice who has trained over 250,000 managers. With a background that spans law, HR, and corporate leadership across global companies like McKinsey and Yum! Brands, Ashley brings a rare blend of practical wisdom and real-world empathy. Her new book, The Manager Method, provides a simple, powerful framework—Pause, Consider, Act—to help managers lead with confidence, avoid burnout, and create high-performing teams.
On this episode we talk about:
How Ashley made her first dollar as a Subway “sandwich artist” and the lessons it taught her about leadership
Why she left a high-profile role at McKinsey to build her own leadership training business
The surprising similarities between corporate leaders and front-line managers
How social media helped her reach millions with practical management advice
Ashley’s three-step “Pause, Consider, Act” framework from her book The Manager Method
What it’s really like to write and publish a book with Hay House
Top 3 Takeaways
Great management isn’t about titles or degrees—it’s about practicing empathy, communication, and self-awareness.
Social media can democratize leadership training, giving valuable education to people at every level.
Pausing before reacting—whether as a leader, coworker, or entrepreneur—can turn a difficult moment into a growth opportunity.
Notable Quotes
“The smartest people in the world often need practical training just like everyone else.”
“Whether it’s a McKinsey partner or a McDonald’s manager, everyone deserves access to good leadership training.”
“Sometimes the hardest thing about leadership isn’t knowing what to do—it’s taking a breath before you do it.”
Connect with Ashley Herd:
LinkedIn: Ashley Herd on LinkedIn
Twitter/X: @managermethod
Instagram: @managermethod
Website and Book: managermethod.com
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Ashley Herd is the founder of Manager Method, former Head of HR North America at McKinsey & Company, national keynote speaker, top 10 business podcast host, and a LinkedIn Top Voice who has trained over 250,000 managers. With a background that spans law, HR, and corporate leadership across global companies like McKinsey and Yum! Brands, Ashley brings a rare blend of practical wisdom and real-world empathy. Her new book, The Manager Method, provides a simple, powerful framework—Pause, Consider, Act—to help managers lead with confidence, avoid burnout, and create high-performing teams.
On this episode we talk about:
How Ashley made her first dollar as a Subway “sandwich artist” and the lessons it taught her about leadership
Why she left a high-profile role at McKinsey to build her own leadership training business
The surprising similarities between corporate leaders and front-line managers
How social media helped her reach millions with practical management advice
Ashley’s three-step “Pause, Consider, Act” framework from her book The Manager Method
What it’s really like to write and publish a book with Hay House
Top 3 Takeaways
Great management isn’t about titles or degrees—it’s about practicing empathy, communication, and self-awareness.
Social media can democratize leadership training, giving valuable education to people at every level.
Pausing before reacting—whether as a leader, coworker, or entrepreneur—can turn a difficult moment into a growth opportunity.
Notable Quotes
“The smartest people in the world often need practical training just like everyone else.”
“Whether it’s a McKinsey partner or a McDonald’s manager, everyone deserves access to good leadership training.”
“Sometimes the hardest thing about leadership isn’t knowing what to do—it’s taking a breath before you do it.”
Connect with Ashley Herd:
LinkedIn: Ashley Herd on LinkedIn
Twitter/X: @managermethod
Instagram: @managermethod
Website and Book: managermethod.com
Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.
Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.
Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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