PEOPLE OVER PROCESS: The Art of Building Teams That Stick, Perform, and Grow

Strong teams don’t come from rigid systems—they’re built through trust, empathy, and shared purpose.

In People Over Process, leadership strategist Derrick Sekiziyivu delivers a powerful framework for creating high-performing teams in today’s fast-paced, people-first era. This book is a practical guide for leaders, managers, and entrepreneurs who want to go beyond checklists and KPIs—and instead build cultures that attract top talent, foster real collaboration, and retain people who care.

Inside, you’ll discover how to:

• Lead with emotional intelligence and human connection

• Create environments where teams feel safe, supported, and seen

• Balance performance expectations with empathy and purpose

• Align culture, communication, and values for long-term growth

• Build loyalty and reduce turnover through intentional leadership

Backed by case studies, behavioral insights, and hands-on tools, People Over Process is the definitive guide for leaders who understand that people are not just resources—they’re the reason great organizations succeed.

Whether you lead a startup, a team, or a legacy brand, this book will help you shift from managing work to mobilizing people—and transform your team from a process-driven machine into a purpose-driven movement.