Lives Lost and Leadership Found

“The gifts of this book lie not only in its beautiful tributes to special people no longer with us but also in its reminder to take stock of those in our lives who are still teaching, still sharing, and still shaping who we are. I am reminded that tomorrow is never promised for anyone, and to take full advantage of these great gifts of our heroes with a greater sense of urgency.”Kevin Cox, President, LKC Advisory and former CHRO, General Electric and American Express

“Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons from Special Somebodies is a poignant reminder that we learn leadership not from a book or a class but from a lifetime of relationships with family, mentors, and colleagues. It is a wonderful reminder that we should continue to engage fully with people we are close to and understand the very positive impact they have on our lives.”Chris Kastner, President and CEO, HII

“Having read many books on leadership, this book has made a unique impact unlike all those before it. By sharing their most intimate leadership stories, these authors have successfully given us relatable leadership lessons crafted in accessible and interesting personal stories. Like me, you may find yourself passing on some of these valuable lessons to others.” Daniel Marsili, President, The National Academy of Human Resources, former CHRO, Colgate-Palmolive Company

“In a poignant testament to loved ones lost, Ian Ziskin and his contributing authors have captured how losing a special somebody molds our character and elevates our leadership. This anthology of personal insights has better informed my emotional journey of dealing with loss, inspiring me with valuable leadership lessons gleaned from the experiences of others who have lost special somebodies.” Alan May, Retired CHRO, Hewlett Packard Enterprise

“Lives Lost and Leadership Found offers a truly unique perspective on valuable lessons about life and leadership. Not only do these powerful learnings come from lost loved ones and the people who experienced the loss, but their stories represent highly practical insights from many people who might not traditionally be thought of as leaders.”Dr. Ronald D. Sugar, Chairman Emeritus, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and Past and Current Board Director, Amgen, Apple, Chevron, and Uber

“Many books provide ideas, tools, and actions to improve leadership. This remarkable book also touches the heart by sharing how very personal experiences with loss shape identity and leadership. It leads to reflection as much as instruction. It helped me, thanks.” Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business (retired), Partner, The RBL Group

Ian Ziskin, President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, has more than 43 years of experience as a business leader, board advisor and member, coach, consultant, CHRO, entrepreneur, teacher, speaker, and author. His client base and corporate work span more than 25 industries and includes Fortune 1000, entrepreneurial, publicly traded, and privately held businesses.