People First, Purpose Always
A Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams

In today’s outcome-obsessed work culture, where productivity is too often prioritized over people, People First, Purpose Always offers a refreshing shift: centering people as whole human beings—deserving of dignity, safety, and belonging.

Drawing from decades of experience leading teams and training over 10,000 advocates and leaders, Arlene Vassell delivers a practical, equity-rooted guide for cultivating inclusive, purpose-driven teams. This guide equips leaders and teams members with tools to build trust, foster authentic connection, and weave inclusion into the fabric of the workplace culture.

Inside, you’ll explore key themes such as:

• Inclusive Leadership and Shared Power
• Team Rituals that Foster Belonging
• Navigating Conflict and Harm with Care
• Wellness, Resilience, and Sustainability
• Measuring Impact and Sustaining Momentum

This isn’t just another leadership or team building manual—it’s an invitation to reimagine what’s possible when we lead with the heart and put people at the center.

ISBN# 978-0-578-28808-6