BOB McKINNON
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Director, Social Mobility Lab @ City College of New York
New York Times bestselling author of several books, including forthcoming, Up/Words: A Young Striver’s Guide to a. Better Life
Author of the forthcoming Up/Words, Bob turns the science of social mobility into practical ideas that empower young people to thrive.
BOB MCKINNON
BOB MCKINNON
Bob McKinnon is one of America's leading voices on social mobility, helping young people, educators, and communities better understand what it takes to build lives of opportunity and meaning. As the founding Director of the Social Mobility Lab at the City College of New York, he works at the intersection of research, storytelling, and action—translating research into practical ideas that help more people thrive.
Bob's passion for social mobility is deeply personal, having climbed from childhood poverty to professional success himself. Over the last two decades, he has collaborated with researchers, educators, philanthropies, and nonprofit leaders to make the science of opportunity more accessible and more actionable.
He is also the creator of the award-winning NPR podcast Attribution, writes the weekly Moving Up Mondays Substack newsletter, and is a New York Times best selling children’s author.
His work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, The Boston Globe, Fast Company, PBS, NPR and the Kelly Clarkson Show among others.
His forthcoming book, Up/Words: A Young Striver's Guide to a Better Life, distills decades of research and lived experience into an inspiring roadmap for young people—and for the educators and organizations committed to helping them flourish.
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Up/Words: A Young Strivers Guide to a Better Life
Up/Words: A Young Strivers Guide to a Better Life
There is a growing wealth of research, perspectives and knowledge to help people move up in life - however they choose to define it. Unfortunately the people who could most use that information, don't often have access to it..
In this talk Bob translates the science of social mobility into inspiring stories and practical strategies that help young people—and those who serve them—build lives of opportunity and purpose.
Books
Books
Three Little Engines
A gorgeously illustrated, modern retelling of the classic The Little Engine That Could, sharing the timely message that everyone's journey is different, and that sometimes, success comes from a helping hand
America's Dreaming
From New York Times bestselling author Bob McKinnon comes a story about seeking inspiration from our past to become our best selves in the future.
America Gives Thanks
In this stand-alone companion to America’s Dreaming, New York Times bestselling author Bob McKinnon crafts a beautiful, sweeping story about the importance of speaking up for what really matters.
Actions Speak Loudest: Keeping Our Promise for a Better World
A collection of photos, one-thousand word essays, and calls to action on the compelling issues of our day, to leave the world a better place for the next generation.
Podcast
Podcast
Why do some people make it, while others don’t? How do the facts of our lives differ from our perception of it? And how does our psychology shape how we view ourselves and others?
Attribution, a podcast from Bob McKinnon & The Moving Up Media Lab, asks people from all walks of life to reflect on who and what has contributed to where they ended up. Each episode encourages viewers to feel a little more inspired, grateful, or supported than when you first hit play.
Substack
Substack
Moving Up Mondays
Moving Up Mondays
Monday morning reflections about life. Readers tell me it’s a great way to start their week, leaving them a little more inspired, grateful and supported. Which makes me feel - well - a little more inspired, grateful and supported. SUBSCRIBE HERE.
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