I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis — and to give grace to myself and my colleagues

I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis — and to give grace to myself and my colleagues

Kari Cobham learned how to be a better leader after a health crisis early in her career.Courtesy of Kari CobhamA stroke at 29 changed Kari Cobham's approach to work, leadership, and recovery.Cobham learned to value empathy, trust, and balance after returning to demanding jobs.Her experience now shapes her how she leads others, and she continues to give herself grace.A stroke at just 29 years old wasn't in my career plan.They can happen at any ag…