The Modern People Leader

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Feb. 14, 2025

216 - Your CEO pushing for RTO? Ask these 5 Q’s: Brian Elliott (CEO, Work Forward)

Brian Elliott, a leading expert on flexible work, joined us on the show. We talked about whether or not remote work is actually dead (looked at the actual data), the questions to ask when your CEO pushes for a RTO, and why a…
Feb. 10, 2025

215 - Lucia Guillory, Chief People Officer at Virta Health

Lucia Guillory, Chief People Officer at Virta Health, joined us on the show. We discussed how HR teams can adopt a product-driven mindset, the importance of leadership self-awareness, and how Virta Health fosters connection …
Jan. 31, 2025

214 - The anti-DEI push, RTO mandates, and is HR tech losing its way?

We talked about the growing backlash against DEI initiatives and why companies are scaling back their commitment, the potential hidden agendas behind RTO mandates, and the current frustrations with HR tech. ---- Submit the c…
Jan. 24, 2025

213 - David Scott (Chief People & Administration Officer at ADT) on ADT's transformation to a tech company

Dave Scott, Chief People and Administration Officer at ADT, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed ADT’s evolution from a services to tech company, Dave's journey from Walmart to leading HR at ADT, and how to cu…
Jan. 17, 2025

212 - 2025 Predictions from LPGA's Chief People & Internal Operations Officer

Sam Simmons, Chief People and Internal Operations Officer at the LPGA, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about her transition from the San Antonio Spurs to the LPGA, 2025 HR predictions, and the LPGA People Te…
Jan. 8, 2025

211 - The 2024 MPL Awards

This is the 2024 MPL Awards Show. Each of us selected a winner for the four different awards: (8:14) Award #1: The CEO Whisperer (18:27) Award #2: The Best Hang (24:19) Award #3: The Data Hero (39:15) Award #4: The Innovator…
Dec. 31, 2024

Best of MPL (Aug '24): Brené Brown

Brené Brown, professor, author, and podcast host, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed her experience as a leader, the concept of metacognition, and the leadership skill of creating space between stimulus and …
Dec. 17, 2024

210 - Hope Isn’t a Strategy: How a Chief People Officer Transformed Their Life

Colin Mincy, Chief People & Culture Officer at Centering Healthcare Institute, joined us on The Modern People Leader . We dove deep into his personal transformation, how his leadership style has evolved, and the tough truths…
Dec. 10, 2024

209 - Little L Leaders: The Unsung Heroes (Robert H. Johnson Jr., Author & Speaker)

Robert H. Johnson Jr., author of Safe, Seen, Heard, and Valued and TEDx speaker, joined us on The Modern People Leader . We explored the power of "little L" leadership and how organizations can harness the potential of unsun…
Dec. 2, 2024

Best of MPL (Jan '24): 1,000 Days of Distributed at Atlassian (Annie Dean, VP of Team Anywhere at Atlassian)

This episode was originally released on 1/22/2024. Annie Dean, VP of Team Anywhere at Atlassian, joined us on The Modern People Leader. She shared Atlassian’s learnings after 1,000 days of distributed work : their calendar r…
Nov. 19, 2024

208 - Michelle Kay, VP of Learning & Development at Albertsons Companies

Michelle Kay, VP of Learning & Development at Albertsons Companies, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We discussed the need to rethink our approach to work, whether generational gaps are real or simply a sign of being o…
Nov. 12, 2024

207 - The Election & Microdosing on Hope: Brandon Sammut (Chief People Officer, Zapier) & Gianna Driver (Chief People Officer, Lattice)

Brandon Sammut, Chief People Officer at Zapier, and Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice, joined us for an emergency pod following last week’s presidential election. We discussed how the election results might impa…

Recent Blog Posts

Oct. 3, 2023

10 HR Leaders on What it Means to Be a Modern People Leader

Hey there, folks! On the Modern People Leader podcast, we've had the incredible opportunity to talk with leading CHROs and Chief People Officers who are reshaping HR. Here are 10 quotes from these top-tier execs, exploring their take on what …

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Sept. 28, 2023

The Future of HR Technology: Insights from SemperVirens Venture Capit…

Explore the Future of HR Technology - Gain valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations in HR technology with our in-depth podcast summary. Learn how SemperVirens Venture Capital is shaping the future of work and discover expert advice f…

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Sept. 26, 2023

The Evolution of Work: Unpacking Hybrid Remote Work with Darren Murph

In the ever-evolving landscape of work, the term "hybrid remote work" has emerged as a pivotal concept. But what exactly does it entail, and how is it revolutionizing our approach to work? In this comprehensive exploration, we delve deep into …

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About the Hosts

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Daniel Huerta

Co-Host

Daniel believes the best companies put people first. That’s why he’s on a mission to uncover how top orgs attract, develop, and keep their best talent.

As co-host of The Modern People Leader podcast, he dives deep with top HR execs, sharing how they’re pioneering the way their teams work.

Before going all-in on the pod, he spent nearly a decade in marketing at HR tech companies like Humu and Udacity.

Outside of work, you’ll find him on the golf course, playing basketball, or hanging out with friends and family.

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Stephen Huerta

Co-Host

Stephen is an entrepreneur and former corporate HR executive.

He’s spent half of his career as an HR practitioner at companies like Goldman Sachs and the other half as an entrepreneur in the HR space, including co-founding Workify, an employee feedback platform that was recently acquired.

Outside of work, he’s a proud dad of two, plays tennis, and is a huge fan of the Tottenham Spurs.