You'll have noticed (or maybe you haven't) that I have been unusually quiet of late on LinkedIn. That's because 10 months ago I started working at The Verge . I have never worked as hard in my life, but nor have I ever loved a job as much. Every day is insane, but the last couple of months have been especially bonkers as we've been working on a massive brand refresh and complete redesign of the site. Today it finally went live and I couldn't be more proud: Welcome to The Verge 3.0 …see more

This is an extremely powerful and important post. So many men in their late 40's and early 50's are asking themselves the question, "How did I end up here?"

The absence of a concession by Trump is but one of the difficult issues our students need to process and understand. I just published a free download for educators on how to discuss the election in a non-partisan way. Once the concession issues are unfolded and addressed, I will add more to the list of teaching tools. I have also recognized that in a world of online learning, some of my books need to be made available as PDFs. That now includes the Tongue Twister book and the Lady Lucy Laugh Giraffe book, both of which are trauma responsive. They can be found at https://lnkd.in/eaWQeJ6 . In terms of resources, there is also a Trauma Toolbox How To Guide and The Feeling Alphabet Activity Set, also available at a reasonable price on my website. Finally, I am working on a Holiday Kit -- a type of trauma responsive bag that will help children and families navigate the inevitable changes of the coming holiday season (no Santa's lap; no in person caroling in close proximity. Please access these resources. Our children need them -- the amount of trauma is real and not declining. …see more

Google is trying to reset expectations? It's too late for that. The fact is that we do have technologies that can solve many of humanity's problems and that we choose not to use them is an ethical and moral issue that will be soon be considered repugnant. In the same way slavery became morally indefensible and was banned, so will poverty. We have the technologies to provide everyone with safe places to live, to go to school, to eat safe food, drink safe water and be safe from violence. Why would we choose not to?! Capitalism will change to profit from abundance instead of scarcity. https://lnkd.in/eACvUSE …see more

As COVID ramps up and schools close, this list of books might be very beneficial to teachers and families. Watch for another list shortly on family engagement activity books that help ameliorate trauma symptomology.

Don’t kill Southern Vermont College before it’s time Kuebler Ross is when dead. Picture illness. Doctor doesn’t call funeral home. Fight, explore, examine, ask ?. Folks gave up. I haven’t and other see value in trying. I won’t let burial happen without knowing real reasons and trying solutions. #saveSVC #highered #beboldforchange …see more

Voices of educators as to how to improve online learning. A worthy read ..... myriad of suggestions. https://lnkd.in/e2QMwrZ …see more

Start now about new traditions beyond Halloween -- new traditions for Thanksgiving and Xmas/Channukah/Kwanzaa. It is not too early to start planning. And some may be so good, they replace old traditions. Read on.

We are all struggling (OK, most of us) with stress and anxiety and even trauma. That is true for both adults and children. That is why I created Trauma Toolboxes. And, I wrote a guide so that others can create and use them too. Try it and share what you think. They work, adapted of course, for children and adults alike; they can be tailored to meet needs, differing demographics, different contexts, different community norms. Share the link too. https://lnkd.in/eTsvm8C …see more

Learn about new fun ways to celebrate Halloween safely. 10 tips for kids and families and teachers. Keys: Be creative and enjoy (all safely).

Before the holiday's are here, consider giving books. They matter and can ease family get-togethers. For real. See: https://lnkd.in/eTeKVvr. …see more

Wonderful time this morning at the kick-off of YMCA Mt. Laurel's 2019 fundraising campaign. Great seeing WSFS Bank , Ancero , Big Sky Enterprises LLC. , HALEY DONOVAN, LLC , Intelligent Staffing , Jeremy Messler , Lorraine Hanlon , Jeremy Shackleford , Scott Zuckerman , Jenny Ryan , Michael Wakatama and Scott Bornfreund in the room! …see more

"...perhaps the business we should be in is helping brands gain trust with their customers and users." -- most definitely but trust is earned -- not bought. It takes time and consistency

A piece about how to make fundamental educational change and why it is so hard. It is even harder than addressing the Pandemic because we have shared values for COVID solutions and NOT for education. Comments (non-snarky) welcomed and needed. …see more

In my latest LinkedIn column, I cover the evolution of Insurance from being a grudge purchase to becoming disruptive insurance businesses that seek to become the center of the customers universe. My point of view covers some ideas for driving relevance amidst the growing competitiveness landscape and changing needs of customers #nextgeninsurance #informationforgood #solvingproblemsthatmatter #customerfirst #cx #ux #bigdata #digitalfirst Robin Wagner Nikki Peel Peter Lynch …see more

“Experts once predicted that Americans would face an excess of leisure time. Fifty years later, it’s fair to say that the looming leisure crisis has been licked.” What do you think? Have we lost all balance? …see more

It's here!! I had the chance to dig through a survey of 900 #B2B firms for Engagio (now Demandbase ) to uncover the state of #ABM in 2020. It's an annual project I always look forward to collaborating with Brandon Redlinger on, and this year is no exception. Download your copy to see: - 7 habits of mature #marketing teams seeing great ROI - What early adopters of ABM know - Where high-performers are investing - How most firms are still struggling (spoiler alert: measurement) Go go go -- it's hot off the press! https://lnkd.in/ebNXhqB …see more

Join Ross Martin and me on Think About This as we chat with Pastor Mike McBride and Erica Ford about the "Masks for the Masses" campaign, as well as how they're mobilizing their networks to save lives.

Ahh yeah! Get it while it's hot! Anything you want to learn about business growth, you'll find here free. What's better than free? Beats me! …see more

Just read an article about the #OrangeTheWorld campaign. UNDP is joining with other United Nations agencies to end violence against women and girls. Together with activists around the world, they're using the color orange to call attention to the various forms of violence that prevent women and girls from reaching their full potential. #16Days #HearMeToo #EndViolenceAgainstWomen #genderbasedviolence #GBV #genderjustice …see more