Navigating the sudden loss of a parent is devastating enough without the added anxiety of job security. For many people facing bereavement, corporate environments offer very little flexibility. Returning to work often means suppressing grief just to meet strict deadlines. However, one entertainment professional learned firsthand that compassionate leadership involves recognizing an employee’s humanity before worrying about their daily output.

In 2017, Dionn Katrina (@dionnkatrina) was working on a comedy show produced by American comedian and actress Wanda Sykes. Right in the middle of production, Katrina experienced a massive personal tragedy when her father passed away. She immediately left the set to........

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