From Grief to Growth: Leadership Lessons

The new book Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons from Special Somebodies explores how losing a “special somebody”—a mentor, parent, sibling, spouse/partner, friend, colleague, and more—transforms us and shapes who we become as leaders.

Join Ian Ziskin, Lead Author of Lives Lost and Leadership Found and President (Ret.) of EXec EXcel Group LLC, and Sonya Sepahban, CEO of OurOffice and a contributing author, for a candid conversation on the leadership lessons we discover through loss and grief—how meaning, purpose, and empathy are forged in the wake of profound personal loss.

Key Discussion Points

✅ What the book reveals about how loss shapes leadership identity and values.

✅ Insights from neuroscience, stories and a recent survey on loss and leadership growth. 

✅ Practical ways to honor “special somebodies” while strengthening teams and culture.

Who Should Attend?

This session is designed for Executives, HR and people leaders, managers, and anyone seeking a deeper, more human approach to leadership—especially those navigating personal loss.

Why Tune In?

This session blends heartfelt stories, original research, and practical reflections to help you lead through your own personal loss (past, present or future) and also lead others through their challenges with courage, empathy, and clarity when it matters most.

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Recertification Credits

SHRM: 1 PDC

OurOffice Inc. is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®

Hosted By:

Ian Ziskin

President of EXec EXcel Group

Sonya Sepahban

CEO, OurOffice