{"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/6a39cb4e00998a7fc86f3222?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Season 4 Wrap: What the Best Leaders Do Differently","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67034e09aa9d704b1e50146f/1782172199163-8ce905c5-3002-46d9-a301-8f93837239f0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>After 50 episodes with some of the top leaders in startups and tech, Annie Riley takes a moment to reflect and share her top five leadership takeaways that surfaced again and again throughout the latest season.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Annie also reflects on the current moment—from the rapid rise of AI to the growing need for authentic human connection—and why those realities have only strengthened her commitment to building a show that is honest, practical, and deeply human.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, she shares what's next for <em>Best Manager Ever</em> as the team heads into a summer of experimentation, new formats, and fresh ways to support leaders navigating the messy middle of company building.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://annieriley.substack.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Join us on Substack&nbsp;</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.fortlight.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Level up your leadership skills with Fort Light&nbsp;</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://dub.sh/BMENominate\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nominate Your Best Manager Ever</a></p><p>Best Manager Ever 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"}