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Week 48 of the Leadership Training:
When a Coworker is Grieving the Death of a Loved One

When a coworker experiences the loss of someone close, everything changes.

How their leader and workplace respond affects their engagement at work for years to come.

  • Supporting a Coworker Through Grief

    Download the Supporting Coworkers in Grief Guide for helpful phrases, timing tips, and practical actions you can take as a leader or teammate.

    When a coworker experiences the death of a loved one, your response as a leader or peer can make a lasting impact for better or worse. Grief can feel isolating, especially in the workplace, where people often don’t know what to say… so they say nothing.

    This video and accompanying PDF provide clear guidance on what to say, what not to say, and how to offer meaningful support, both immediately and in the weeks that follow.

    You don’t need perfect words. You just need presence, permission, and the willingness to lead with compassion.

    Grief doesn’t follow a schedule. and neither should our support.

  • Does your organization have systems in place to support grieving coworkers?

    If not, how can you create a simple practice that you always perform when a coworker has a death in their family?

    It could be as simple as:

    • Circulating a sympathy card for signatures of their coworkers

    • Naming their loved one during the next staff meeting

    • Always sending flowers to the funeral with a meaningful note

    Download Patrick’s book on how to talk with grieving people and the PDF on tips and tricks for navigating this sensitive situation.

  • Download Patrick’s first book, How to Talk with Sick, Dying, and Grieving People: When There Are No Magic Words today.

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    Purchase a paperback copy here

    Not only will it help you as a leader, but it is widely used by students preparing for a healthcare career, hospice and palliative care coworkers, and others who want to serve this population with dignity.

Shape the Conversation. Strengthen Your Recovery.

Every month, we come together for a live group coaching call. Our sessions are supportive, practical discussions designed to help you and your peers overcome burnout and build healthier teams.

It starts with a brief discussion kickoff from Patrick Riecke, often inspired by topics submitted by you. From there, we open up the floor for shared insights, strategies, and encouragement.

You’ll receive a personal email invitation from Patrick before each session as a reminder to join the conversation and a chance to stay connected, supported, and engaged.