Understanding how to use grief as a catalyst for change in your life is crucial to recovery. The first step is to acknowledge the fact that grief is a normal part of change. The process of recovery from loss begins with recognizing that it is normal and an important step toward rebuilding a life with new meaning and purpose. It is crucial to stay present in the process of grief. A leader sets the emotional tone for an organization. If a leader has lost a loved one, that tone is likely to be set for the organization as a whole.