The Come Home Podcast
Welcome to the Come Home podcast, the place where we connect with experts, leaders, researchers, and advocates who are all on a mission to create an emotionally intelligent world. Here, we dive deep into the realm of human development, sharing insights, experiences, and the incredible work happening in this field.
I'm Griffin Gervais, the founder of Come Home, where we partner with Educational Institutions to develop their emotional intelligence and cultivate a more emotionally connected world. Through our conversations on this podcast, we seek to inspire, educate, and empower individuals like you to tap into the power of emotional intelligence for personal growth and collective impact.
The Come Home Podcast
55. The Power of SEL with David Adams
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into the world of social-emotional learning (SEL) with David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly. David unpacks what SEL truly is, why it’s essential for student success, and how its impact extends far beyond the classroom into every aspect of our lives.
We explore how SEL isn’t a new concept—social-emotional skills already shape our careers, relationships, and daily interactions. As a society, our systems and structures reward those who meet social and emotional standards, while those who struggle with these skills often face real challenges. What’s evolving is our approach to directly teaching SEL. David challenges the assumption that these skills develop naturally over time and makes a compelling case for explicit instruction, clear language, practical tools, and intentional spaces where students can strengthen and apply these critical skills.
Throughout the episode, David provides invaluable insights on the impact and importance of SEL, how we can embed it into schools and communities, and the role it plays in developing emotionally intelligent, adaptable, and impact-driven leaders. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about education, equity, and the future of learning.
About Our Guest:
David Adams: CEO of The Urban Assembly, national leader in social-emotional learning, Crain’s 40 Under 40 honoree, Champion of Equity award recipient, and board member at CASEL. David is a passionate advocate for integrating SEL into education and beyond, ensuring every student is equipped with the skills to thrive.
Join us for a powerful discussion on the role of SEL in education and how we can create learning environments that prepare students for success in school, work, and life.
Connect with David & The Urban Assembly:
David Adams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-adams-10236721/ | Email: dadams@urbanassembly.org
The Urban Assembly: https://www.urbanassembly.org/