Can we have it all? That question rings so deeply for those of us trying to pursue career, family, and personal wellness all at the same time. The ever-elusive idea of work-life balance is one of the most salient issues of our time, for dual-career households raising kids. It … [Read more...] about Can We Have It All?
The 5-Hour Workday
Companies are starting to embrace the shorter workday. I think this is one of the best workplace trends over the last two decades. For example, I read an article yesterday about Tower Paddle Boards implementing a 5-hour workday for its employees: So while we operated on a … [Read more...] about The 5-Hour Workday
Embrace The Morning Date
Parents often have trouble finding "us" time. Between working full-time jobs, taking the kids to and from school, soccer practice, groceries, errands, and who-knows-how-many-other-activities-your-kids-are-doing, it becomes difficult to find time to reconnect with your … [Read more...] about Embrace The Morning Date
The 3-to-6 Rule
Here's a tip for professional communication: limit content to 3 to 6 points per concept. I like to call this the “3-to-6 Rule." For example, when writing for a professional audience, aim for 3 to 6 sections, or 3 to 6 paragraphs, or 3 to 6 bullet points. This will help your … [Read more...] about The 3-to-6 Rule
Man Up, New Dads
It's time to man up, new dads. I know that you're struggling to have it all, to get good sleep with your infant in the house, to juggle the million responsibilities of career and fatherhood and being a good husband / friend / sibling / son / etc., to dealing with your emotional … [Read more...] about Man Up, New Dads