The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR 137 - Handling No’s from your CEO & Reminding fellow execs what HR is optimizing for: Melanie Naranjo (VP People, Ethena)
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Oct 23, 2023 Melanie Naranjo, VP of People at Ethena, discusses handling no’s from CEOs, questions to ask when interviewing for top HR roles, and reminding executives about people optimization. Topics include agile approach for manager training, power dynamics for women of color in HR, and removing assumptions. Hosts explore difficulties faced by HR leaders, importance of community, advantages of working in HR tech, and building the modern people leader. They also highlight lack of communication and mentorship for HR leaders and conclude with traditions and recommendations.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
A conversation about HR and the significance of community for HR professionals
02:30 • 2min
The Unique Role of HR in an HR Tech Company and the Advantages It Brings
04:04 • 3min
Building the Modern People Leader
06:40 • 11min
First Impressions of Athena and What They Do
17:28 • 2min
Lack of Communication and Mentorship for HR Leaders
19:41 • 30min
Wrapping up with traditions, recommendations, and a closing word
49:37 • 3min