Project Management for Humans
The book that made project management more human is getting an update. The 2nd edition expands on the original with new stories and tools—plus fresh guidance on hybrid work, emotional intelligence, and the evolving role of PMs as strategic leaders. Coming from Rosenfeld Media in 2026.
Project Management for Humans is where it all began—a practical, honest guide to leading projects with people in mind.
Since its release, it’s become more than a book: it’s the foundation of my coaching, workshops, and leadership philosophy.
Whether you're new to PM or burned out from doing it the hard way, this book is here to help you lead projects—and people—like a human.
About the Book
A practical guide to leading projects—with people in mind.
Project management isn’t just about checklists and timelines. It’s about communication, collaboration, expectations—and figuring out how to get things done without losing your mind (or your team’s trust).
Project Management for Humans is the book I wish I had when I started managing work. It’s also the one I return to again and again as a foundation in my coaching and consulting work.
What’s inside:
- The real skills every PM needs (and no one teaches you)
- How to lead without being the boss
- Communicating clearly—even when it’s awkward
- Setting expectations that don’t backfire
- Managing scope, change, and tricky clients with confidence
- A bunch of honest stories, templates, and lessons learned the hard way
Who it’s for:
- New PMs trying to find their footing
- Accidental PMs juggling multiple roles
- Leaders who manage projects and people
- Teams that want to work better together
Whether you’re agency-side, in-house, freelance, or somewhere in between, this book will help you manage the work—and the humans doing it.
Why it still works in 2025:
Project management has evolved. People problems haven’t.
This book cuts through the noise and gives you a grounded, human-centered way to lead with clarity and confidence. No jargon. No fake frameworks. Just tools you’ll actually use.
It's gonna work even harder for you in 2026, when Project Management for Humans, Second Edition is released!
Where to get it:
Support indie publishers and order Project Management for Humans directly from Rosenfeld Media. (Bonus: they’re amazing humans.)
Prefer Amazon? Totally fine—it’s there too, with plenty of great reviews (and a 4.6/5 rating!). However you choose to read it, I genuinely appreciate the support.
If I’m speaking at your event, I’m happy to coordinate bulk orders and special discounts through Rosenfeld Media. Let’s make it easy for your whole team to get a copy.
Already read it? Want more?
Let’s take the next step. I offer coaching, workshops, and team training based on the book—and tailored to your needs.