If you've ever tried to build a new habit, change how you show up at work, or break a pattern that isn't serving you, and then give up when it didn't stick, this episode is for you. Eric Zimmer, host of the 50-million-download podcast The One You Feed and author of How A Little Becomes A Lot, joins Melody to discuss how to make change stick when your busy, overwhelmed, and “not the disciplined type.”

What You’ll Discover:

• How to stay motivated when progress feels painfully slow
• The secret to breaking the cycle of going all in, falling off, and feeling like a failure
• A simple “equation” for reducing stress and suffering at work — even when you can't change the situation
• Ways to recover when you fall off track with goals that don’t involve scrapping everything and starting over

About Eric Zimmer

Eric Zimmer is an author, teacher, speaker, and the creator of The One You Feed podcast—an award-winning show with over 50 million downloads across 800+ conversations exploring meaningful living. Through his behavior coaching, workshops, and mentorship, he's guided thousands worldwide in creating sustainable habits that last—not through willpower or epiphany, but through steady change. His approach blends cutting-edge science with timeless wisdom, offering practical pathways to more integrity and deeper meaning. https://www.oneyoufeed.net/

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How do you hold your team accountable without becoming a micromanager? In this episode, I talk with Ashley Herd — employment lawyer turned HR leader and author of The Manager Method — about how to set clear expectations, follow up when things fall through the cracks, and have honest conversations about performance without it feeling punishing or personal.

What You’ll Discover:

• Why agreement is not the same as accountability (and the one conversation most managers skip)
• How to delegate without ending up redoing everything at 10pm
• The real reason your team isn't following through (hint: it's probably not laziness)
• How to negotiate priorities upward so your boss's "urgent" request doesn't derail your team's week

About Ashley Herd

Ashley Herd is a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel , leadership speaker, and podcast host who has trained over 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and live corporate trainings. Ashley has spent her career helping professionals navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence. Ashley built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands and Modern Luxury. She’s a top LinkedIn Learning instructor and co-host of the HR Besties podcast. As the CEO of Manager Method, Ashley works with organizations of all sizes to equip their managers with practical, proven tools that drive clarity, accountability and stronger teams - because better managers build better workplaces. https://www.managermethod.com/

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Re-org fatigue is real. The constant waves of change – new bosses, shifting priorities, uncertainty about your future – can leave you feeling like you're just trying to keep your head above water. But what if you could use these moments to advance your career? In this episode, Melody shares the four mistakes you need to avoid if you want to come out of the next re-structure in a stronger position.

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