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Learn how to navigate the season with care, compassion, and connection in, “Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief and Leadership During the Holiday Season”, presented by Dr. Veronica Appleton from DePaul’s College of Communication and School of Continuing Professional Studies.
This session provides a safe, reflective space to explore:
- How grief shows up at work, even when unspoken
- What compassionate leadership looks like in high-functioning environments
- How to model emotional awareness while maintaining team trust and performance
- Practical best practices for showing care, setting boundaries, and staying resilient, especially when managing other leaders who may also be “holding it all together”
About the Presenter
Veronica S. Appleton, Ph.D. is a scholar, media executive, and children’s author. Currently, Dr. Appleton serves as a scholar-practitioner holding professional roles within the corporate sector and in academia. She's the Senior Vice President for Impact, Equity, & Corporate Social Responsibility for Publicis Groupe. Dr. Appleton is also a member of the faculty team for DePaul University College of Communication and School of Continuing Professional Studies. As a renowned speaker, Appleton has served as keynote and curriculum designer for some of the world's largest Fortune 500 organizations and believes educating the future is an essential strategy for building equity in communities and systems at-large. Dr. Appleton's work has been recognized by Crain’s Business, AdWeek, FOX News, Advertising Age, WGN, and Diversity Journal’s Top Professionals in Higher Education.