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Best Manager Ever

Annie Riley
Leadership
Management
Startup Environment
Leadership Development
Analytics
Team Collaboration
Transparency
Team Dynamics
Mentorship
Feedback
Communication
Team Management
Startup Culture
Growth Mindset
Management Skills
Startup
Career Development
Empathy In Leadership
Hiring Practices
Customer Experience

Best Manager Ever reveals the secrets of successful management and empowers leaders to build winning teams. Join a community dedicated to sharing insights and stories from the most successful and beloved leaders in the startup world. All guests have been nominated as the “best manager ever” by a recent direct report. Before each interview, we go behind the guest’s back to collect feedback and stor... more

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Amit Shah is the COO of Virta Health, where he’s built the company from ~30 team members to over 800 colleagues working to reverse obesity and diabetes. Amit has 10+ years of experience in building and scaling entrepreneurial and high-growth healthca... more

Patrick Reynolds is the Co-Founder and Head of Product at Office Hours, an expert marketplace. Patrick started his career as a software engineer, before becoming a self-taught product designer and making the leap into product leadership. He has worke... more

Sophie Ruddock brings deep expertise in scaling mission-driven tech companies, and is now the COO at Empathy. Sophie was an early employee at Multiverse, where she grew with the company and ultimately became their global COO leading through rapid gro... more

In this expert episode, Annie Riley sits down with Matt Wallaert, an applied behavioral scientist who made the leap into the tech and startup worlds. Matt is currently the CXO at Oceans, and he’s previously held leadership roles at Clover Health, Len... more

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Recent Guests

Sophie Ruddock
COO at Empathy and former global COO at Multiverse, experienced in operations and scaling at startups
Empathy
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Sophie Ruddock – Showing Up for Your Team During Crisis
Matt Wallaert
Chief Experience Officer at OCEANS and expert in applied behavioral science
OCEANS
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Behavioral Science as a Leadership Tool
Amy Yamner Jenkins
Former manager at Outschool, known for her leadership and management style.
Meadow
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Amy Jenkins - Context and Connection Before Content
Charlie Coglianese
CTO at Paloma and former CEO and founder of Schoolrunner
Paloma
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Charlie Coglianese - The Struggle is Real, But So is the Growth
Port Sam
Former director and VP of product who worked closely with Charlie
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Charlie Coglianese - The Struggle is Real, But So is the Growth
Karin Simelaro
Revenue leader and CRO at SchoolAI, previously SVP of Revenue at Nearpod
SchoolAI
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Karin Simelaro - Scale Smarter: Building Teams That Thrive at Every Stage
Sruthi Lanka
CFO of Public and former Wall Street executive
Public
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Sruthi Lanka - Hire People That Scare You
Lauren Rhode
VP of Sales at Webflow and an avid rugby player, known for her leadership style that combines grit and teamwork with empathy.
Webflow
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Lauren Rhode - Grit, Teamwork & Humility
Amit Shah
COO of Virta Health
Virta Health
Episode: Best Manager Ever: Amit Shah - Harnessing Energy, Gratitude & Learning

Host

Annie Riley
Annie Riley is a renowned host focused on leadership and management development, illustrating the journeys of top managers in various industries. She emphasizes the importance of community and shares authentic insights from real manager-employee dynamics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Great energy and great advice

    Annie is an incredible host: she is warm, smart, curious and insightful. Her guests give great advice because she is so good at drawing it out of them. Her energy is infectious. You will be in a better mood and more informed at the end of each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AYJ77
    United States2 months ago
  • Love what Annie is doing

    Annie brings together great people and helps them grow. This show is a window into the magical world of Fort Light.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie Co.
    United States3 months ago
  • new fav show

    fantastic guests and helpful, honest leadership advice. can’t wait for new episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LeeAnnBobka
    United States4 months ago
  • Inspring!

    Fantastic show. It provides so much good advice from startup leaders who have been in the trenches and have unique perspectives on how to show up for their teams. I love how I walk away from every episode with a real, practical tip I can bring immediately to my work. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GPL
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this show

    Great guests and helpful advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JB20007
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the genuine insights and engaging format, highlighting the effective mix of humor and practicality in each episode.
Many enjoy the diverse lineup of guests who share tangible advice for aspiring leaders and managers.
Reviewers note the unique approach of combining backstage team feedback with guest interviews to provide a well-rounded perspective on management styles.

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Best Manager Ever: Sophie Ruddock – Showing Up for Your Team During Crisis
Q: What advice would you have for someone navigating a leadership role with a larger team?
Sophie suggested using data to validate decisions, managing expectations well, and focusing on hiring individuals who excel in their domain to ensure growth and a positive team culture.
Best Manager Ever: Sophie Ruddock – Showing Up for Your Team During Crisis
Q: How did you manage the tension between supporting personal issues and business goals?
Sophie emphasized the importance of supporting individuals during tragedies, stating that the organization is nothing without its people, and care should be taken to ensure their well-being takes priority during tough times.
Best Manager Ever: Sophie Ruddock – Showing Up for Your Team During Crisis
Q: What was your mindset going in, and how did you have to cultivate that over time?
Sophie had a deep belief in the mission of democratizing access to careers, which motivated her and helped quiet her imposter syndrome as she scaled her leadership role.
Best Manager Ever: Amit Shah - Harnessing Energy, Gratitude & Learning
Q: How do you prioritize your own growth and keep your team involved in that process?
Amit shares that he collects and processes feedback, choosing specific areas to improve. He engages his team in this development, asking them to hold him accountable for progress and fostering a culture of learning.
Best Manager Ever: Amit Shah - Harnessing Energy, Gratitude & Learning
Q: What has been your experience of managing your energy and showing up with contagious enthusiasm day in and day out?
Amit expresses that he spends 90-95% of his time happy and appreciative of his work at Virta, but acknowledges that he works constantly on managing his energy, especially as a parent. He highlights that being around other people boosts his energy and enthusiasm.

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A focus on effective management practices permeates the content, revealing the experiences of celebrated leaders across various industries, particularly in startups. Intimate discussions shed light on their unique approaches, challenges, and insights developed from candid feedback from their teams, which enhances the understanding of successful leadership. Notable recurring themes include empathy, communication, and team dynamics, offering listeners practical strategies and real-world examples to cultivate better management styles. This podcast not only shares inspirational stories but also serves as a resource for anyone looking to refine their leadership skills and foster a healthy workplace culture.

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Recent guests on Best Manager Ever include:

1. Sophie Ruddock
2. Matt Wallaert
3. Amy Yamner Jenkins
4. Charlie Coglianese
5. Port Sam
6. Karin Simelaro
7. Sruthi Lanka
8. Lauren Rhode

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