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The Modern People Leader: Forward-Thinking HR

The Modern People Leader
Leadership
Soft Skills
Remote Work
Performance Management
Employee Engagement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Human Behavior
Employee Retention
Four-Day Workweek
Employee Feedback
Talent Management
Community Building
Great Place To Work
Job Market
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Health Tech
HR Technology
Change Management
HR Tech
Virtual First Work Model

Listen to interviews with CHROs, Chief People Officers, and other work experts on how they're pioneering 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.

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Deborah Yount, CHRO at Sutter Health, joined us on The Modern People Leader to share her journey from finance to leading HR at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S. We discussed how Sutter reduced turnover by nearly 40%, built a culture o... more

Eva Majercsik (Chief People Officer) and Trevor Schulze (CIO) at Genesys joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about how AI is reshaping how humans and machines work together, why CIO and CPO partnerships are more important than ever, and ... more

Amit Rapaport, Co-Founder & CEO of Compete, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about why most HR metrics don’t matter to your CEO, how to think like a CEO when looking at workforce data, and more.

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Beth Ley, Chief People Officer at Kendra Scott, joined us on The Modern People Leader. We talked about how to build the number one workplace for women, the “Great Talent Transfer” and Beth’s vision for internal talent mobility, and what it’s like to ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Coonce
Chief People Officer at Sidecar Health
Sidecar Health
Episode: 287 - How This CEO–CPO Duo Is Preparing Their Organization for the AI Era: Alex Coonce & Patrick Quigley (Sidecar Health
Patrick Quigley
Founder and CEO at Sidecar Health
Sidecar Health
Episode: 287 - How This CEO–CPO Duo Is Preparing Their Organization for the AI Era: Alex Coonce & Patrick Quigley (Sidecar Health
Melissa Theiss
Head of PeopleOps at Kit
Kit
Episode: 3 Frameworks to Build a Winning People Strategy (In Your First 90 Days): Melissa Theiss (Head of People Ops, Kit)
Diane Sadowski-Joseph
Co-Founder of Clarinet
Clarinet
Episode: 283 - The Five Frictions Framework for AI Adoption: Diane Sadowski-Joseph (Co-Founder, Clarinet)
Liz Bronson
VP of People at Skimmer
Skimmer
Episode: 282 - The Career Tradeoffs No One Talks About: Liz Bronson (VP People, Skimmer)
Cindy Lopez
Senior Director of People & Culture at a medical diagnostics device startup
Pattern Bioscience
Episode: 278 - Why MPL Live Austin Felt Different
Marlene Arroyo
HR leader with over 15 years of experience, currently leading a fractional organization
Peoplecraft
Episode: 278 - Why MPL Live Austin Felt Different
DJ Casto
Chief Human Resources Officer at Synchrony Financial
Synchrony Financial
Episode: 271 - How 100-Year-Old Company (Synchrony Financial) Runs Like a Startup: DJ Casto (CHRO)
Melanie Naranjo
Chief People Officer at Ethena
Ethena
Episode: 270 - Escape the HR Busywork Trap: Melanie Naranjo (Chief People Officer, Ethena) & Taylor McLemore (COO, Tilt)

Hosts

Daniel
Host of The Modern People Leader, focusing on human resources and modern workplace strategies.
Stephen
Co-host of The Modern People Leader, emphasizing innovation in HR and employee relations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • Just right for this moment!

    A really useful conversation about the future of work and how AI is reshaping engagement. I appreciated how the focus stayed human, even while talking about technology. Left me with a smart reset for how I think about leading people through change.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States3 months ago
  • I love it!!

    Ollo I really like this podcast my dad did it!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OLlo 1000
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful podcast for anyone in HR

    I stumbled upon a MPL podcast episode recently and was impressed at how down to earth and practical the conversations are. The topics and insights are so timely and relevant (even as I listen to episodes from a year ago), and have helped me gain more insights into what it’s like to serve in a high-level people leader role. This helps me to explore whether or not I want to move in that direction in the future, and also to be more strategic in my current work with a deeper understanding of how VPs... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    krys182
    United States3 years ago
  • Highly recommend!

    The Modern People Leader has quickly become a favorite in my podcast feed! Daniel and Stephen are excellent hosts and the the topics they cover are incredibly timely. Easily one of the most genuine and value-packed podcasts for people leaders. Highly recommend giving it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago
  • Pioneering the future

    I really enjoyed participating in the Modern Leader podcast. The team is forward looking and their mission to spread knowledge and insights is inspiring.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Werneck, Melissa
    Brazil4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the genuine and down-to-earth approach both hosts take in their discussions.
The variety in guest expertise enriches the experience, offering fresh perspectives on common challenges in HR.
Comments indicate a high level of satisfaction with the quality of content and the hosts' chemistry in leading discussions.
The conversations are practical and insightful, often focusing on relevant HR trends and technology.
Audience feedback highlights the podcast as essential listening for HR leaders seeking to stay current in their field.

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Talking Points

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288 - It’s Not a Benefits Problem. It’s a Behavior Problem
Q: What's a memorable launch or customer win that illustrates Medify's impact?
A 13-day sprint to hit a 90-day goal for a large client, rapidly loading thousands of employees onto the platform and achieving multi-million-dollar savings within a year, alongside dramatic improvements in member experience.
288 - It’s Not a Benefits Problem. It’s a Behavior Problem
Q: How does Medify actually bend the cost curve for employers?
By centralizing benefits information, engaging members with persuasive messaging at the moment of decision, steering them to low-cost providers, and automating communication and navigation so HR does less work while achieving higher engagement and savings.
288 - It’s Not a Benefits Problem. It’s a Behavior Problem
Q: What's one thing HR leaders can do now to get through the mess in benefits and costs?
Tackle one specific issue at a time, create simple, actionable material around that issue at a basic literacy level, and repeatedly communicate it weekly to drive measurable reductions in ER costs and improved engagement, then scale to other issues once a successful case is built.
287 - How This CEO–CPO Duo Is Preparing Their Organization for the AI Era: Alex Coonce & Patrick Quigley (Sidecar Health
Q: How has the CEO–CPO partnership evolved in the first year after joining, and what challenges did you face?
They navigated early differences in operating style, established a cadence for decision-making, and clarified which decisions Alex could own versus when to loop in the CEO. Over time, they built trust, aligned on how to scale the organization, and formalized a framework for leadership transitions and growth.
3 Frameworks to Build a Winning People Strategy (In Your First 90 Days): Melissa Theiss (Head of People Ops, Kit)
Q: What is the Track-Racehorse-Jockey framework and how do you use it in a first-90-days context?
Track assesses the market environment, Racehorse reviews the business model, and Jockey evaluates the leadership team. Together they guide where to focus the HR effort and how to tailor the onboarding and diagnostic process for a new CPO.

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2. Patrick Quigley
3. Melissa Theiss
4. Diane Sadowski-Joseph
5. Liz Bronson
6. Cindy Lopez
7. Marlene Arroyo
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