In this episode of Lawyers Who Lead, host Sigalle Barness speaks with Ashley Herd, the founder of Manager Method. Ashley shares her unique journey from working as a lawyer and in-house HR leader to starting her own platform to address the human element in the legal industry. They discuss the importance of open and proactive communication in managing employee expectations, building a positive work environment, and averting litigation risks. Ashley suggests regular one-on-one conversations and establishing shared agendas as ways to facilitate effective communication between managers and their direct reports. She also advises leaders to approach decision-making with a human-first mindset, considering how they would wish to be treated in similar circumstances. Additionally, Ashley emphasizes the value of actively listening to employee feedback and adopting a balanced approach to work-life culture to enhance job satisfaction and overall productivity.Visit https://managermethod.com/ to learn more.