Supporting Leaders to Become Better Through Empathy

Human First Leadership

Human First Leadership is more than a leadership approach, it’s a philosophy born from the insights and wisdom of Paul’s decades of experience as an HR executive. Drawing from his extensive resume and his groundbreaking book, “Human Beings First,” Paul has crafted a transformative methodology that places empathy, authenticity, and human connection at the core of leadership.

Work with Paul

  • Speaking

    Paul is an engaging, passionate storyteller with a foundational message that we all benefit from Human First Leadership.

  • Leadership Training

    Participants learn specific steps for deepening their commitment to building a Human First Culture.

  • Advisory + Strategy

    From start up to large company, Paul has over 20 years of experience in HR strategy development and rethinking HR processes.

About Paul

Human First Leadership Advocate championing the development of workplace cultures built on authentic connection, shared vulnerability, and purpose-led performance. Former HR Exec at prominent companies including Indeed, Conde Nast, Match.com and others. Board member at PayScale and as an HR Venture Advisor for SemperVirens Venture Capital. Host of the 52 Humans vlogcast. Author of Human Beings First - Practices for Empathetic, Expressive Leadership (2023). One husband. Three dogs. New York.

Human Beings First

Practices for Empathetic, Expressive Leadership

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