Tough Conversations - Navigating Grief in Leadership with Christina Stiverson

Let’s have a tough conversation about grief. Grief is one of the most difficult and vulnerable experience we will ever have. Navigating your own or the grief of others can be incredibly difficult, so it’s important to TALK ABOUT IT. This week’s guest, Christina Stiverson is talking with me about how showing your human side can inspire empathy and connectedness in your team. From Christina's personal journey through grief to the ongoing cultural shift in the military, this episode is packed with insights on vulnerability and working through grief.

Listen in to challenge your perspectives on leadership, embrace the strength in authenticity, and discover the impact of grief and vulnerability on building resilient teams. Christina's wisdom, shaped by her own experiences, makes for a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on how our deepest pains can transform into powerful connections.

In this episode, we cover:

• The power of vulnerability in leadership
• Encouraging empathy and connectedness within teams
• Shifting military culture towards integrating personal and professional lives
• The impact of grief on personal growth and leadership
• Building resilient teams with gratitude and trust
• Creating positive work environments through mindfulness and celebration

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Connect with Christina Stiverson:
Website: https://www.graduategrief.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christina.stackstiverson

Join the Strong and Resilient Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336774597179247

SHOW NOTES: https://www.christinamattisonyoga.com/blog/episode57

Connect with me in the Strong and Resilient Woman Community on Facebook HERE (https://www.facebook.com/groups/yogaformilitarywomen), or on Instagram @themilitaryyogi

More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.