Come Home Collective

08/24/2026

Researches asked: Would people perform better on days that they experienced their preferred emotion at work? (Bernays, Howe, & Menges 2026)

The answer was yes.

Takeaway: it’s not about positive environments (less productive), it’s critical that we are asking people how they want to feel at work and using that to support them and design work environments that allow those emotions to live & breathe

08/19/2026

One of the simplest questions we can ask as leaders:

How do you want to feel?

Ask one person. Ask your entire team.

Then listen.

Understanding how someone wants to feel gives us a better understanding of what they need and how we can support them in experiencing more of those emotions at work.

Sometimes better leadership starts with a better question.

07/26/2026

Maybe this helps you just a little bit today.

Rooting for you ❤️

07/23/2026

The first step to strengthening your emotional intelligence: giving yourself permission to feel.

12/01/2024

December Newsletter is Out Now!

This month, we explore The Power of Emotional Intelligence with insights, tools, and resources designed to help you lead with impact and purpose.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s inside:

✍🏼 From My Head & My Heart: Reflect on the question, “How do you want them to feel?” and discover the power of creating environments where people feel safe, empowered, and connected.

🎙️ The Harvard EdCast Podcast Highlight: "Portraits of a Better High School Graduate" Dive into Andrew Tucker’s discussion on how Portraits of a Graduate (POG) frameworks are preparing students for success in careers, college, and life by focusing on "durable skills" like emotional intelligence and critical thinking.

📢 Spotlight: What Does Schoolwide SEL Look Like? Explore CASEL’s 10 indicators for systemic SEL implementation and learn how schools can create cohesive, supportive environments for all students.

🤝 Tuning In and Partnering with Us: Want to revolutionize education and human development? Learn more about partnering with Come Home Collective to bring Emotional Intelligence (EI) skills to your teams and communities.

Don’t miss out—follow along for FREE to access top curated insights, research, articles, conversations, and tools.

Showcasing transformative projects and insights from leaders revolutionizing education and organizations through emotional intelligence, human development, and social impact.

11/08/2024

At Come Home Collective, our mission is to support educators in building learning environments where Emotional Intelligence (EI) is at the foundation.

While many educators recognize the value of EI skills, there's often a gap in understanding how to make that a reality in the classroom. That’s where our “Build & Embody” process comes in. We’re dedicated to equipping educators with the skillset, tools, and resources to integrate EI into every aspect of their teaching, creating spaces where students are supported holistically.

Through this approach, we help educators not only develop their own EI but also transform their learning environments to foster growth, connection, and resilience among students.

If you’re ready to bring EI skills into your school, teachers, and students’ lives, reach out to us! Let’s work together to build learning environments that embody emotional intelligence and supports students in developing the skillsets to thrive personally & professionally.

Schedule a call with us, we'd love to learn more! https://calendly.com/griffin-comehomecollective/connectioncall

11/05/2024

Episode 5 of Building Come Home is Out Now!

In this episode, I’m excited to highlight the work we’re doing at Come Home Collective through our Come Home Community Newsletter and Podcast. Both are designed with one goal in mind: to bring the best value to our community and remove barriers so that we can all learn, connect, and grow together.

Too often, we stay in our silos, but real impact happens when we break down those walls and start learning from one another. By sharing insights, stories, and strategies with others doing similar work, we unlock the potential for truly impactful partnerships and transformative change. It’s all rooted in a core belief at Come Home—that we are stronger together.

As always, I’d love to hear from you! Drop any comments, questions, or thoughts as we continue to share the Come Home story and build a movement around emotional intelligence in education.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/gTai4gkkaMY

In this episode, I’m excited to highlight the work we’re doing at Come Home Collective through our Come Home Community Newsletter and Podcast. Both are desig...

10/31/2024

When it comes to integrating Emotional Intelligence (EI) into schools and classrooms, the first question I'm often asked is, "What resources can we put directly into the hands of students?"

While that’s certainly part of the equation, it’s not where our focus lies. Our focus is on the adults—the teachers, leaders, and mentors guiding students every day. Through our experience training and working alongside Yale’s RULER approach, we’ve learned that the most effective and sustainable way to build emotionally intelligent learning environments is through training, coaching, and supporting the adults who shape those spaces, first.

When adults embody and model EI, it naturally flows into every interaction, lesson, and experience for students. It’s about creating an environment where EI isn't just taught, but lived and felt across the school community.

If you believe, like we do, that the true impact on students happens through empowering the adults around them, let’s connect. We’d love to discuss how we can support your journey toward an emotionally intelligent learning environment.

10/29/2024

Episode 4 of Building Come Home Collective is Live!

In this episode, I dive into something personal—the story behind my email icon, which is a picture of me as a child. Why? Because that image is a reminder of the curiosity, dreaming, and boundless possibility that come with being a child.

It’s a reminder to approach each day with a fresh perspective, blending that childlike wonder with experience, knowledge, and expertise. This balance allows us to work alongside our partners to innovate, think differently, and approach old challenges with new excitement—always asking, "There’s got to be a way!"

As always, I’m here to connect. Drop any comments, questions, or thoughts you have as we continue sharing the Come Home story and the work we’re committed to doing. Let’s keep this journey interactive and inspiring!

📺 Watch now:

In this episode, I dive into something personal—the story behind my email icon, which is a picture of me as a child. Why? Because that image is a reminder of...

10/18/2024

This question continues to be our guiding focus as we support our partners in truly embodying Emotional Intelligence.