This book explores how the experience of losing a special somebody transforms us and shapes who we become as leaders. It’s a collection of deeply personal essays from dozens of contributors, paired with reflections and original research from lead author Ian Ziskin.

I have one chapter in the book:

  • Lessons Learned from Loss: A Journey Through Compassion, Transformation, and the Practice of Letting Go

Three Things I Learned about Life and Leadership

  1. The “appropriate response” requires our full presence and offers what the moment requires.

  2. True resilience is built on durability — the ability to endure and persist through relentless strain and uncertainty.

  3. Leaning into the pain, suffering, and uncertainty of others enriches our ability to lead with authenticity, empathy, and compassion.

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