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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Swap Rigid Rules For Curious Questions
- When you face pushback, ask questions and explore alternative approaches instead of staying rigid.
- Replace "this is how it's always done" with curiosity and invite better solutions.
Why CEOs Skip Explaining 'No' To HR
- CEOs often don't invest the same time mentoring HR leaders as they do sales leaders because HR impact is seen as indirect.
- That lack of explanation for 'no' leaves HR leaders without feedback to improve proposals.
Turn 'No' Into Actionable Questions
- When a CEO says no, ask: Is this a permanent no, or what would make it a yes?
- Clarify priorities and offer recommendations so the CEO can make an informed decision.