Melanie Naranjo, Chief People Officer at Ethena

Navigating Complex Business Challenges through Effective HR Leadership with Melanie NaranjoIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, the host welcomes Melanie, who shares her diverse career journey from the fashion industry to her current role at Officer Athena, a compliance training company. Melanie discusses significant business challenges, including miscommunication between sales and product teams, and details the implementation of a cross-functional communication tool that helped bridge these gaps. She further emphasizes the importance of translating HR initiatives into business outcomes and collaborating closely with the CEO to make strategic decisions. Melanie highlights the value of humility and curiosity in leadership, offering practical advice on building stronger, more effective teams.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:44 Melanie's Career Journey01:46 Addressing Business Challenges04:37 Partnering with CEOs06:53 Bridging Departmental Gaps09:13 Parting Advice10:30 ConclusionPrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit here to learn more⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.