{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67034e09aa9d704b1e50146f/6847218d22eb752c2fe2b138?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Best Manager Ever: Asheesh Birla - Embracing Risk and Cultivating Talent","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67034e09aa9d704b1e50146f/1749491523717-5a2a7e70-929b-44f6-a5c9-7f9500728981.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Asheesh Birla is an Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Ripple Board Member. Asheesh joined Ripple in 2013 when the team was fewer than ten people. He had a decade-long journey of building Ripple on the product team, and he continues to stay connected to the company as a member of the board.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Asheesh’s&nbsp; direct reports admire his passion, strategic vision, and ability to cultivate a positive work culture. They praise his direct communication, commitment to personal development, and knack for making tough situations enjoyable</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Asheesh, and they cover:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>How to set high standards and expectations while maintaining trust and motivation</li><li>The importance of coaching – for yourself and your team</li><li>Effective strategies to develop and retain talent</li><li>The importance of communicating in a direct and caring way</li><li>Methods to handle difficult situations with positivity</li></ul><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://fortlight.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join us on Substack</a>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/asheeshbirla/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with Asheesh Birla</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-riley/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with Annie Riley</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.fortlight.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Check out Fort Light to level up your leadership skills</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-elizabeth-ramdaou/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Connect with our show’s producer Alexis Ramdaou</a></p><p><a href=\"https://dub.sh/BMENominate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nominate your Best Manager Ever for the Podcast</a></p><p>This is a Production of <a href=\"https://www.fortlight.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Light </a>and <a href=\"https://nowitshear.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Now it’s Hear</a></p>","author_name":"Annie Riley"}