{"product_id":"people-first-purpose-always-arlene-c-vassell-9780578288086","title":"People First, Purpose Always: A Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeople First, Purpose Always: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Practical Guide for Building Healthy and Thriving Teams\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a world where traditional leadership models often prioritize productivity and performance over people, \u003ci\u003ePeople First, Purpose Always \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a refreshing shift: centering the humanity of team members as essential to success. It leads with the belief that people are \u003cb\u003ewhole human beings-deserving of safety, dignity, and belonging.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on decades of experience coaching, mentoring, and training over 10,000 advocates and leaders, Arlene Vassell delivers a practical equity-rooted guide for developing teams rooted in equity, collective care, and inclusive leadership. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArlene redefines what it means to lead with the heart and offers a simple yet transformative framework for creating inclusive, welcoming workplaces- by building teams that are values-aligned and grounded in mutual respect and shared accountability. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith a rich blend of lived experience, deep insight, and practical tools, including reflection prompts, team activities, and actionable strategies, this guide equips both leaders and team members with the skills to cultivate trust, foster authentic connection, and weave inclusion into the fabric of how work gets done-from onboarding to off boarding. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside, readers will explore eight foundational chapters: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoundations of a Healthy Team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho's On Your Team?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusive Leadership as a Core Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam Rituals that Foster Inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing Conflict and Harm with Care and Consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquity in Decision-Making and Shared Power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWellness, Resilience, and Sustainable Inclusion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustaining Momentum and Measuring Impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeople First, Purpose Always is more than a book - \u003cb\u003eit's a movement. \u003c\/b\u003eAn invitation to reimagine what's possible when we lead with the heart and put people at the center of how we work, connect and grow. Together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Arlene C. Vassell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0578288087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780578288086\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Joy Publishing LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/17\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Arlene C. Vassell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242037588223,"sku":"9780578288086","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f0aa2e29-e389-4703-a1fe-8b192581719f.jpg?v=1772657193","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/people-first-purpose-always-arlene-c-vassell-9780578288086","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}