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Every week we talk to CHROs, Chief People Officers, and other work experts about the work they're doing to pioneer the way that we work. They share what's working, what's not, and how they've gotten to where they're at in their careers.

About the Hosts

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Daniel Huerta

Co-Host

Daniel’s all about the idea that the heart of every great company is its people. That's why he’s on a mission to learn what the leading orgs are doing to attract, develop, and retain their most important asset, their people.

He’s one of the voices behind the Modern People Leader podcast, diving deep into what’s new and what works in the HR world, chatting with top minds and sharing the kind of insights you can’t just Google.

Prior to going full-time on The Modern People Leader, he spent over 8 years driving marketing strategies for some of the most influential companies in the field, including Humu and Udacity.

When he’s not working, you can catch him on the golf course, shooting hoops, or just enjoying life as a devoted husband.

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Stephen Huerta

Co-Host

Stephen is an accomplished entrepreneur and former corporate HR executive, with a passion for making the world a better place to work.

Currently, he co-hosts the 'Modern People Leader' podcast, where the latest trends, insights, and best practices in the HR industry are explored.

He’s the co-founder of 'Workify', an employee feedback platform that was recently acquired. Prior to this, he spent five years at Goldman Sachs, serving as Vice President, Diversity Officer, and Director of HR Technology.

Outside of work, he's a proud dad of two daughters, fitness enthusiast, and pitmaster.