People Are First Consulting
The genesis of our company stems from Richard's doctoral dissertation, People Are First: A Qualitative Metasynthesis of People First Leadership, in which he defined and modeled a new perspective on People First Leadership. During the research and writing process, Richard realized the burgeoning leadership style had incredible promise to reconcile the many failures of traditional management. Now, he and his team are on a mission to leverage People First Leadership to create better leaders around the world.
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Dr. Richard Allan McNeal
Lead Consultant
Armed with more than two decades of leadership experience, Richard's professional career has touched sectors such as healthcare, real estate, education, consumer goods, and non-profits. His vision and passion is to see the employee—employer relationship reconciled. His unique model of People First Leadership is a primary means of accomplishing this mission. In addition, Richard leverages his deep experience and expertise to solve both common and complex culture problems that many organizations face today.
Expertise: leadership, culture change, marketing and communications, fundraising
Credentials: MBA, DBA, Certified Healthy Workplace Consultant
Richard is also a trusted partner with the team at Invaluable People, an agency with a similar passion for creating healthy and happy workplaces. Thanks to this collaborative relationship and shared vision, People Are First has access to additional expertise and services. This allows both agencies to better customize and meet the varied needs of our clients. We are better together.
Lindsay Sullivan
Brand & Content Consultant
Lindsay brings a wealth of storytelling expertise to our clients thanks to her experience in the public, education, global health, and non-profit sectors. In a world of information overload, automation, and growing disconnection, Lindsay is passionate about helping brands tell stories that truly connect with people—authentic human connection can inspire meaningful action and help build a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world.
Expertise: brand strategy, content strategy, content creation, fundraising
