Many of us have been rightly concerned about what the impact of the Covid outbreak on the Marlins says about and means about professional sports continuing or starting sports at all levels, schools reopening, businesses reopening. At first, I was ready to drawn all sorts of conclusions and inferences. I wasn’t holding back. But... But, I think we need to wait. We need to find out the facts. We need to understand the outbreak. Was it a player or two (or more) who went rogue in Atlanta without permission and/or protection? Where did they go? Was it transmitted on the plane through personnel on board or in the aircraft filters somehow? Was it at any of the hotels with breaks in protocol for hotel workers? Was it families of players or hotel or flight workers? I say “hit the pause bottom“ on conclusions and extrapolations until we know more. Yes, that assumes truth will rise to the surface. Then we can decide what this all means for schools, sports and business. Waiting is wiser .... it just is. Hard yes. But wise. …see more

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The holidays are upon us and with the pandemic we need new traditions. Try this piece; it should help: https://lnkd.in/e2xUKUf

Great blog Rashid Ferrod Davis - was great to spend some time with 8 students in Brooklyn late last year and hear from them how the model is helping them reach their full potential. Joanne Gedge , Janet Searle , Alex Hatton , Louise Davis , Jade Moffat Herman , Andrew Sezonov …see more

In his latest article, Jeff Haden explains why wisdom isn't found in certainty. (And in his words, how you can prevent yourself from being perceived as a “D—K.”)

The sign above the steel gates of Auschwitz reads "arbeit macht frei" – work sets you free. It was, of course, a chilling lie, an evil hoax. One surprising source of temporary escape inside the gates - music. Under the bleakest conditions imaginable, prisoners performed and wrote music. Watch this amazing story of Italian composer and pianist as he recovers, performs, and in some cases, finishes pieces of work composed in captivity. …see more

Want to see how you are investing your time? Color code your calendar so you can see your high priority items. Get your free copy of my 99 Productivity Essentials here: https://lnkd.in/epuxvYe https://lnkd.in/eETETmq …see more

Meditation. The inner peace and stillness that fills me after I meditate provides me the energy and focus I need for my day. I meditate early in the morning for anywhere from 10 minutes to 45 minutes. I use guided meditations, as well as, meditations only using my breath. Get your free copy of my 99 Productivity Essentials here: https://lnkd.in/epuxvYe https://lnkd.in/eiVWsK9 …see more

Think about this... It’s the end of a decade and the start of the holidays. The kids may have no clue about channel surfing, but they know the car of the future... is a truck? Your holiday gifts won’t buy themselves, so what can you buy that won’t totally suck? (That rhymed.) Tell Alexa to start packing your bags for CES because the Internet of Things is here and you don’t want to be left out in the cold. https://lnkd.in/eJvD5Gx …see more

On today's episode of Think About This with Shelly Palmer & Ross Martin , we get a marketing lesson from the “butter maiden.”

The Work Well With Others program is specifically designed to show you how to work well with everyone in your life. http://bit.ly/2DRXUOG

Based on research from Sonja Lyubomirsky, the best possible self exercise Laura Vanderkam describes in this Before Breakfast podcast is worth 20 minutes of your time. https://lnkd.in/d3bPMn3

80% of employees admit to being in a caregiving role. How are they impacting your organization? #employeebenefits #employeeengagement #leadership Learn more and register here https://lnkd.in/dsfU6F7

1Mby1M Virtual #Accelerator #Investor Forum: With Deepak Jeevankumar of Dell Technologies Capital