If you've spent time with kids, you know "because I said so," is rarely a satisfactory answer.

The same is true with our teams. We're independent people who question top-down mandates. We want to understand the logic behind a request.

This simple truth has been a guiding principle for Barb Bidan, Chief People Officer at Crunchyroll. When she jumped into her role, she knew she wanted to lead with curiosity and vulnerability. She's chosen to admit what she doesn't know, stand firm on her convictions, and honor the needs of her people.

Listen to hear how she's applied her curious approach to creating a return to work plan, bringing people together after acquisitions, and designing leadership development curriculum.