In this deeply moving episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, we welcome author and leadership coach Ian Ziskin, whose new book Lives Lost and Leadership Found: Lessons from Special Somebodies explores how loss and love can shape the way we lead, connect, and grow.

Through a blend of personal reflection, neuroscience, and leadership insights, Ian invites listeners to consider how grief and transformation are often intertwined—and how moments of loss can awaken compassion and resilience in ourselves and others.

This episode features Ian’s original song, “Here and Gone,” written as a companion to the book. The song captures the tender balance of remembrance and renewal—how love and time may fade, yet still leave behind profound lessons that never disappear.

Through his writing and music, Ian reminds us that the heart of leadership is deeply human.

This episode encourages a quiet moment to honor those who’ve shaped us—and to recognize that through loss, we often rediscover our strength, empathy, and peace.

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