People First: an (un)common sense approach to modern leadership

Inside this book is a simple framework that will transform you into a confident leader who is never a soul-sucking bosshole.


This book is for those with a heart for serving others and a head for business.


There are many books out there about being leaderly. They can be confusing, contradictory, and leave you tangled up in theory and complexity.


So, what makes this book any different?


People First clarifies how you can focus your limited time, energy, and efforts to transform employee engagement, build repeat customers, and delight stakeholders. Regardless of your industry or current level.


IF ...


You're new to leadership or inspire to be a manager or leader. 

Learn how to be an effective manager or leader that people want to follow through time-tested and research-based approaches to help you lead with no fear and succeed.


You're an experienced manager or leader.

This book will help you lead yourself first and focus on your role and how you are spending your time. Build a plan of action to increase your value and impact by filling in your personal and professional development gaps.


You're a leader of leaders.

Use this book to guide those who report to you and as a reference to clarify expectations for driving work that matters and makes a difference.


You are an individual contributor. 

Take advantage of the techniques in this book to lead from the outside, even if you have no direct reports. You will learn how to motivate others and collaborate with those you work with.


You work in human resources, training, or organizational development.

Use this book and its model to bring a balanced approach to the development of new and emerging leaders as well as coaching experienced managers and leading change.


You're an executive or aspire to be a top leader.

People First helps you acquire a competitive advantage and set yourself up as an effective role model in your organization.


In this book, you will learn:


The most effective guide to becoming an individual people choose to follow.
The easiest path for you to realize your potential without fear.
A People First strategy so powerful it will transform you into an awesome leader that your employees and peers respect and trust.
Your fastest path to success on your journey
Simple practices to lead with a story and easily acquire and apply the skills that will take you to the next level.



It's no exaggeration to say people first leadership will make you known as the manager or leader of the team everyone wants to be on.


The choice is always yours on how you show up and leave others wondering …


"What are you doing to consistently achieve great results month after month, quarter after quarter? How do you have a waitlist of people eager to join your team?"
"How did you look like you didn't lose a minute of sleep over hitting your goals with being pulled in a million directions?"

Ready to feel (and look) this way? Do you dare to lead? What if it was just a choice away?


There is no doubt in my mind that you can do it and that you'll look and feel great too! Not to mention be high in demand when you lead with your heart and lead with love.


People have been waiting for a leader like you!


If you like Brene Brown and Simon Sinek, this is a book for you!


Foreword by Dan Miller author of 48 Days to the Work You Love.