"We all have a responsibility to participate in each other’s healing” – years ago, this firm, endearing call-to-action from a higher education leader transformed my work and inspired me to engage with the world on a deeper level. Compassion and empathy have always been essential foundations in my own leadership approach, but when my mom was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer, I realized how vital these qualities are for workplace well-being. I was only a month into my job, almost 500 miles away from my family, and no roadmap to help me navigate it all. Years later I joined the team at Betterleave -- Betterleave is the leading bereavement care provider for employers built to support employees & their families experiencing the death of a family member, friend, colleague, pregnancy loss and more. Companies use Betterleave to help employees navigate the complex bereavement landscape.