Leadership has overlooked one of the most universal human experiences: grief.
Welcome to modern leadership that equips people and organizations for the whole employee.
HICKMAN ROSE STRATEGIES PRESENTS
The Language of Loss™
Every leader will inevitably encounter loss, change, uncertainty, and the conversations that follow. How we engage with grieving employees influences trust, communication, decision-making, productivity, relationships, and organizational culture every single day.
Leadership has taught us how to manage performance, lead change, and deliver results. Grief is rarely a part of the lesson. Although each of us is touched by loss and grief, we've been conditioned to believe it doesn't belong in the workplace. Ignoring it is no longer an option.
Grief intelligence is an essential leadership skill.
The Language of Loss™ is a live, interactive leadership masterclass that equips leaders to recognize grief, strengthen relationships before crisis occurs, and lead through life's profound transitions with wisdom, confidence, and practical strategies. This is leadership development for the conversations that shape trust, culture, and human connection.
Why This Matters
Leadership is about people. And people bring their whole lives to work—including their grief.
While grief is often associated with death, it also follows layoffs, organizational change, caregiving, illness, retirement, identity shifts, and countless other life transitions. Whether known or silent, grief influences how people communicate, make decisions, build relationships, and show up at work.
Most leaders have never been taught how to recognize or respond to grief in the workplace.
The Language of Loss masterclass helps close that gap by building the awareness, capability, and capacity to lead people through life's transitions with greater confidence, compassion, and practical skill.
Developing Grief Intelligence
Grief intelligence is the ability to recognize, understand, and respond to grief in ways that strengthen people, relationships, and organizations.
Like emotional intelligence, it is not a personality trait—it's a leadership competency that can be developed.
Throughout this masterclass, you'll learn a practical leadership framework that will help you:
Recognize how grief and loss influence individuals, teams, and workplace culture.
Respond with confidence instead of uncertainty.
Communicate with greater empathy while maintaining accountability and honoring your own experiences.
Build stronger relationships before difficult moments arise.
Lead people through change with wisdom, clarity, and compassion.
You'll leave with practical strategies you can begin using immediately in your conversations, your leadership, and your organization.
The Masterclass
Registration includes:
✔ Live two-hour interactive course
✔ Pre-class Leadership Reflection
✔ Practical leadership cheat sheets
✔ Workplace Communication Guide
✔ Five daily Grief Intelligence insights delivered following the masterclass
✔ Final Leadership Reflection & Program Feedback
✔ Certificate of Completion
✔ Preferred participant pricing for future courses and coaching opportunities
Choose Your Registration Option
Early Bird Pricing
$199
$249
Reserve your spot by July 25 and save $50. Seats are intentionally limited to create a meaningful, interactive learning experience.
Employer-Sponsored or Team Registration
Need an invoice? Registering multiple participants or interested in a private session for your organization? Reach out to us below and we'll follow up shortly.
Meet Your Facilitator
Dr. Fatimah Pierce
Dr. Fatimah Pierce is the founder and principal of Hickman Rose Strategies, where she helps leaders navigate today's most human challenges through leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational consulting.
Drawing on more than two decades of leadership experience, strategic management, and crisis response, she equips leaders with practical strategies to strengthen relationships, build Grief Intelligence, and lead people through complex change and transitions.
She believes stronger leaders begin with curiosity, lead with courage, and build connection.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you need addtional support, please email us ask@hickmanrose.com.
Why is grief relevant to leadership?
Grief influences communication, trust, engagement, decision-making, and workplace culture. Leaders don't need to become grief experts—but they do need the awareness and practical skills to recognize its impact and lead people wisely through change and loss.
Who should attend?
This masterclass is designed for leaders at all levels, including supervisors, managers, executives, HR professionals, team leads, and anyone responsible for leading people through change, uncertainty, and life's inevitable transitions.
Will I leave with practical tools I can use immediately?
Yes. The Language of Loss is designed to help leaders build awareness, capability, and capacity before, during, and after difficult moments. You'll leave with practical communication strategies, leadership tools, and resources you can begin applying in your workplace right away. Strong leadership is built proactively—not only in response to crisis.
Can my organization register a group or schedule a private session?
Yes. Team registrations, organizational invoicing, and private leadership sessions are available. Complete the Employer-Sponsored & Team Registration Request Form to learn more. In addition, many employers provide funding for leadership development and professional education. You'll receive documentation that may be submitted for reimbursement according to your organization's policies.