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[Special 2025 Holiday Episode] Lives Lost and Leadership Found with Ian Ziskin, Lori Heffelfinger, Bill Baker, lead author and co-contributors to “Lives Lost and Leadership Found.”
Future of HR · JP Elliott
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Show Notes
My guests on this special holiday episode are Ian Ziskin, Lori Heffelfinger, Bill Baker, lead author and co-contributors to “Lives Lost and Leadership Found.”
During our conversation, Ian, Lori, Bill and I discuss the following:
- The inspiration behind the book "Lives Lost and Leadership Found" and how personal loss can serve as a foundation for personal growth.
- The neuroscience behind grief: how loss rewires your brain and why that matters for leaders.
- What research reveals about the role of intentionality in healing after loss and becoming a stronger leader.
- The power of storytelling and reflection—why writing about a special someone can be transformative
Connecting with Ian, Lori, and Bill:
Learn more or buy Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons From Special Somebodies
Connect with Ian Ziskin, Lori Heffelfinger, and Bill Baker
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