When People Rise: HR Secrets for Small Business Growth, Success, and Legacy

At our core, each of us wants the same simple things at work: to be seen, to be valued, and to know that who we are matters as much as what we do.When People Rise is a love letter to the human side of business—a warm, grounded guide for leaders, healers, and business owners who believe workplaces can be spaces of healing, not harm. Through intimate stories and hard-won wisdom, Susan S. Mahaffee and a circle of expert contributors show how trust, compassion, and integrity can become the most powerful strategies you have.With gentle honesty and practical tools, this book invites you to lead in a way that honors every person’s story and restores wholeness to the way we work. If you know no one builds anything meaningful alone, this book is for you.______________Filled with great storytelling and a bevy of unique perspectives, When People Rise is the people-centered handbook all leaders and HR professionals need to read.”~Andrew Biernat, Author of The Team That Loves Mondays, Team Transformation Expert, Curator of the HR.Salon Community and Host of the HR.Salon Podcast“As the founder of a business and employment law firm, I see firsthand how often companies underestimate the impact of their people strategy—until it becomes a legal or operational issue. Susan’s book, When People Rise, is a refreshing and much-needed shift from reactive thinking to intentional leadership.”~Francisco Mundaca, Founding Partner, The Mundaca Law Firm“I truly appreciate how When People Rise highlights practical, intentional, and straightforward actions that help shape stronger, more impactful leaders. By focusing on easy-to-apply strategies, the book encourages genuine growth and makes leadership accessible to all. It’s an inspiring guide for anyone who wants to make a difference and rise together with their teams.”~Lauren Gaul, Senior Vice President, People and Culture, Dancker Read more