Wow! This book had me from the first page. Focusing on human-centered approaches to leadership, this book aligns with what I believe to be good leadership development. People Do Change unpacks our view on "traditional" ways of leadership and how those methodologies don't work for growing and progressive workspaces. It also unpacks the top-down and hierarchy approaches that deflate creativity and relationship building; which are conducive to diversity of thought and experiences to enrich teams.
The book gives examples and lists questions to give space for pause and reflection.

Stand Out's:
Empathy
Inclusion
Communication
Collaboration
Resilience
Relationships
Development

Dismantle:
Top-Down Traditions
One size fits all leadership
Hierarchy Systems

I've highlighted many pages and paragraphs to go back to and make myself accountable to my own leadership. I can go on and on about this book and the author's style of writing. Quick and to-the-point makes this book a great read and a great leadership lesson. The lesson I received from this book is its continued focus on a human-centered approach, giving me the reflection that we must remain human ourselves as leaders to grow and develop other human-centered leaders!

Thank you NetGalley and Amplify Publishing Group for the ARC!

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks—but this book proves that not only can we change, we must.
In People Do Change, the authors challenge one of the most entrenched myths in business and leadership: that people resist change. With clarity, insight, and a deeply human approach, this book offers a transformative take on how organizations can thrive in today’s fast-paced, unpredictable world—not by forcing change, but by inviting people into it.
What makes People Do Change truly stand out is its refreshingly human-centric approach to change management. Rather than relying on outdated frameworks that treat transformation like a checklist, the book dives into the emotional and psychological journeys individuals go through when faced with disruption. It emphasizes that real, lasting change starts with empathy, trust, and shared purpose—a powerful reminder that organizations succeed when people are not just informed, but inspired.
For seasoned executives and emerging leaders alike, this book is both practical and uplifting. It offers compelling techniques for fostering a culture where change is not feared, but embraced; where growth is not imposed, but cultivated. The emphasis on building safe, adaptive environments that encourage continuous learning feels especially relevant in today’s uncertain climate.
Whether you're navigating a major organizational shift or simply want to lead your team with more authenticity and impact, People Do Change is the guide you didn’t know you needed. It’s a bold, hopeful, and essential read for anyone ready to lead with heart—and make change that actually lasts.

This was a great book. I only wish I w0uld have read it years ago when I was starting my career. I can think of many situations that this book would have helped me through.

Very informative and useful assessment of change in life and how it works between people and in organizations

For someone who is currently in the middle of changing systems and processes at work, reading this book was a nod in the right direction in how to incorporate diverse views in change management and communication.
I was intrigued and glad that the author explored aspects around agile, kanban and how these compare and relate to human centric change management.

The illustrations support the explanations and made this remarkable read.

Thanks to Netgalley for the eARC, I would recommend this to anyone who is curious about how and why we react to change the way we do, in the context of systems and work.

I found this book to be very narrow and simplistic. It could be improved by adding more content on common roadblocks and how to get around them as well as how this works in a broader range of organizations and with different types of employees.