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FOUNDER & PRESIDENT | People Rise LLC
Severna Park; 443-433-2042; peoplerisellc.com
At People Rise LLC, leadership starts with people—not paperwork. Founder and President Susan S. Mahaffee helps small to mid-size businesses turn workforce challenges into opportunities for growth. A former global HR executive turned entrepreneur, she partners with business owners to navigate tough employee issues, streamline and automate HR systems, and strengthen leadership through practical training and coaching. Over the past year, she has launched The Employee Help Desk podcast and two signature programs: the People Power Masterclass for business owners and BOOST™ for new and developing leaders. Next up, a collaborative book featuring trusted HR and business owner voices, coming in 2026.
Wise words: “Lead from the inside out. When you help people rise to their challenges, your business rises with them.”
