Are you or someone you know dealing with cancer or loss? Then tune in to this episode with Kim Hamer as she shares how she was able to navigate around her husband's sickness and death, plus tips on how you can show you care without fear of doing or saying the wrong things.
Key takeaways to listen for
- Things you shouldn't say to someone dealing with cancer or loss
- The value of having a solid support network
- Advice for leaders who have employees with cancer in the workplace
- Why it's essential to go through a healthy grieving process
- Motivations behind "100 Acts of Love"
Resources mentioned in this episode
- American Cancer Society
- 100 Acts of Love by Kim Hamer
About Kim Hamer
On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways their coworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions "acts of love."
After the death of her husband, Kim, an HR leader, noticed how little guidance leaders received when navigating cancer, health crisis, or death on their team. She knew their lack of knowledge negatively affected morale, employee engagement, and productivity. She set out to change that. Combining her personal experience with her professional knowledge and leadership skills, Kim launched her business to support leaders and coworkers when cancer (or any health crisis) affects a team member.
Kim Hamer is the author of 100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend through Cancer or Loss, an easy-to-read book filled with 100 practical, quick, and effective ways to support a friend or coworker. She's also an HR leader and speaker living in Los Angeles, where she tries not to bother her relatively well-behaved college-aged children.
Connect with Kim
- Website: 100 Acts of Love
- LinkedIn: Kim Hamer, PHR
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