Anna Binder

Our guest is Anna Binder, Head of People at Asana.We go back to the earliest days when Anna first took on the role, starting with how she prioritized the initial things to tackle as a new People exec and combing through a slew of opinions that bubbled up from other folks at the company. Next, she shares her tactical playbook for creating a culture of feedback for not just low-performers, but high-performers, too. Anna also unpacks her methodology of conscious leadership, and how the best leaders always interrogate how the opposite might be true. She shares her insights from working on Asana’s executive team for nearly 7 years, and how to build habits to make sure this group is a healthy nucleus at the center of the company. We end with a rapid-fire round, with some quick hits tackling onboarding, all-hands meetings, and mentors. You can follow Anna on Twitter @annaebinder.You can email us questions directly at review@firstround.com or follow us on Twitter @ twitter.com/firstround and twitter.com/brettberson 

In this engaging conversation, Anna Binder, Head of People at Asana and board member at CultureAmp, discusses her extensive HR journey. She shares insights on effective board dynamics and the importance of building relationships with fellow members. Anna emphasizes the long-term commitment required for DEI initiatives and the transformative power of authentic leadership. She also touches on the emotional challenges faced by women in high-pressure roles while advocating for thoughtful approaches in talent management and embracing AI for recruitment.