Episode 42: Nicole Hockley "Mission Doesn't Happen Without People"

Unleashing Social Change

On this episode we welcome back Nicole Hockley, a dear friend and force of nature, for a conversation about how Sandy Hook Promise scaled their proven prevention programs through a pandemic.

Nicole generously talks us through SHP's focus on scale, equity, and adaptating their programs and internal practices. We are deeply honored to get to spend some more time with this brilliant human and grateful for her insights as CEO of an immensely impactful organization. Enjoy the show and please share the below resources as far and wide as you can.

Show Highlights:

• Nicole’s thoughts on the stunning fact that the number one cause of death for children under the age of 19 in the United States right now is gun violence

• Why parents cannot assume that their kids’ mental health is ok

• Nicole’s insights into the phenomenal growth trajectory of Sandy Hook Promise and an update on their impact to date

• How Nicole’s thinking on the need to balance mission accomplishment with employee well-being has evolved over time

• Nicole’s thoughts on bridging the C3 and C4 arms of Sandy Hook Promise to advance programs and legislative policies.

Show Resources:

Make the promise

Know the signs

Donate to SHP

Say Something Anonymous Crisis Line: To get the reporting system at your school/ district reach out to [e-mail]

Sandy Hook Promise PSA

How To Overload A Circuit: https://youtu.be/GLapIiOq__Y

How To Make A Homemade Bomb: https://youtu.be/A45mBBsrhG4

How To Perform A Disappearing Act: https://youtu.be/hafbxfHMTKg

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