just wisdom

When I picked up Putting People First by Jon Gregg and his amazing dad, Raymond Gregg, I couldn’t put it down. I’ve known Jon for years—we worked together conducting trainings—and I remember how he always spoke with such admiration for his father. Now I know why.

This book offers powerful insights and principles that help shape a vision of a life worth living. What makes it truly special is how the authors bring these principles to life through deeply personal stories. Some had me laughing out loud; others left me sobbing at how unpredictable life can be when a moment’s inattention changes everything.
 
In Putting People First, the Greggs present 15 key principles for being effective at both work and play. They illustrate these ideas with real-life experiences. The storytelling makes the principles feel tangible and practical, not just theoretical concepts.
 
One of my favorite parts of the book comes at the end when Jon invites readers to take a quick self-assessment. It helps you identify which principles are your strengths and which ones need more attention. One principle that hit home for me was patience vs. being a bulldozer. Throughout my career, I made decisions independently—forgetting about the team, whether it was a team of two or many. As I embraced the idea of patience, I saw how much ownership and peace of mind came with making more collaborative choices and how those choices consistently led to better results.
 
If you’re looking for a book that blends wisdom, storytelling, and practical guidance, Putting People First is a must-read. It will challenge you, inspire you, and—if you let it—transform the way you work and live.