The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Insights from Working Dads is a thought-provoking and eye-opening short read that challenges the commonly held belief that achieving work-life balance is attainable. In this book, we delve into the experiences and perspectives of working dads, who often find themselves caught in the crossfire between their professional responsibilities and their personal lives. The Evolution of Work-Life Balance takes a historical look at how the concept of work-life balance has evolved over time. From the traditional gender roles of the past to the changing dynamics of the modern workplace, this chapter explores the societal factors that have shaped our understanding of work-life balance. The Role of Working Dads examines the unique challenges faced by fathers in balancing their work and family commitments. Through personal anecdotes and interviews, we gain insights into the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of working dads as they navigate the delicate balance between career and family. Changing Gender Roles explores the shifting dynamics of gender roles in today's society. As more women enter the workforce and take on leadership positions, the traditional expectations placed on men as breadwinners and providers are being challenged. This chapter explores the impact of these changing gender roles on work-life balance for both men and women. Workplace Culture and Policies delves into the role of organizational culture and policies in shaping work-life balance. From flexible work arrangements to parental leave policies, this chapter examines the initiatives that companies can implement to support working dads and promote a healthier work-life balance. Mental and Emotional Well-being explores the toll that the myth of work-life balance can take on the mental and emotional health of working dads. Through personal stories and expert insights, we uncover the hidden costs of striving for an elusive balance and provide strategies for maintaining well-being in the face of competing demands. The Impact on Children examines how the pursuit of work-life balance can affect children. From missed milestones to strained relationships, this chapter explores the unintended consequences that can arise when parents prioritize work over family. Overcoming Societal Expectations challenges the societal expectations placed on working dads and offers practical advice on how to navigate and overcome these pressures. From redefining success to setting boundaries, this chapter provides a roadmap for working dads to reclaim control over their lives. Future Trends and Outlook explores the future of work-life balance and the potential for change. From advancements in technology to shifting cultural norms, this chapter examines the trends that may shape the future of work-life balance for working dads. In Conclusion, we summarize the key insights and takeaways from This title is a short read. A Short Read is a type of book that is designed to be read in one quick sitting. These no fluff books are perfect for people who want an overview about a subject in a short period of time. Table of Contents The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Insights from Working Dads The Evolution of Work-Life Balance The Role of Working Dads Changing Gender Roles Workplace Culture and Policies Mental and Emotional Well-being The Impact on Children Overcoming Societal Expectations Future Trends and Outlook Conclusion Frequently Asked Questions Have Questions / Comments?

The prescriptive follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Dream Manager. One of the major issues in our lives today is work-life balance. Everyone wants it; no one has it. But Matthew Kelly believes that work- life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don't really want balance. We want satisfaction. Kelly lays out the system he uses with his clients, his team, and himself to find deep, long-term satisfaction both personally and professionally. He introduces us to the three philosophies of our age that are dragging us down. He shows us how to cultivate the energy that will give us enough battery power for everything we need and want to do. And finally, in five clear steps, he shows us how to use his Personal & Professional Satisfaction System to establish and honor our biggest priorities, even if we spend a lot more time on some of the lesser ones.

Many regard the ways in which paid work can be combined or ‘balanced’ with other parts of life as an individual concern and a small, rather self-indulgent problem in today’s world. Some feel that worrying about a lack of time or energy for family relationships or friendships is a luxury or secondary issue when compared with economic growth or development. In the business world and among many Governments around the world, the importance of paid work and the primacy of economic competitiveness, whatever the personal costs, is almost accepted wisdom. Profits and short term efficiency gains are often placed before social issues of care or human dignity. But what about the impact this has on men and women’s well being, or the long-term sustainability of people, families, society or even the economy? Drawing from interviews and group meetings in seven diverse countries – India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the UK and USA – this book explores the multiple difficulties in combining paid work with other parts of life and the frustrations people experience in diverse settings. There is a myth that ‘work-life balance’ can be achieved through quick fixes rather than challenging the place of paid work in people’s lives and the way work actually gets done. As well as exploring contemporary problems, this book attempts to seed hope and new ways of thinking about one of the key challenges of our time.

The empowering new 3-step guide to combining work and life strategically, creatively, and successfully. The message is simple: Work doesn't have to be all or nothing. There are countless combinations of balancing work and life between these extremes. People can establish boundaries and change the way work fits into their lives, in a way that's good for employees and employers. Work+Life provides the tools to adjust the "work" portion of life in order to have more time and/or energy for personal responsibilities and interests. Even a small change can make a big difference. Industry expert Cali Yost has been working with people on all sides of the issue: employees and managers at companies such as General Electric/NBC, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, and Ernst & Young, and EAPs nationwide that help companies help their employees. They all say the same thing--Work+Life is the missing piece of the puzzle, providing readers with invaluable work life balance tips and putting them on the cutting edge of the workplace revolution.

When journalist Josh Levs was denied fair parental leave by his employer after his child was born, he fought back—and won. Since then, he’s become an advocate for modern families and working fathers. In All In, he explores the changing face of fatherhood and what it means for our individual lives, families, workplaces, and society. Fatherhood today is far different from previous generations. Stay-at-home dads are increasingly common, and growing numbers of men are working part-time or flextime schedules to spend more time with their children. Even the traditional breadwinner-dad is being transformed. Dads today are more emotionally and physically involved on the home front. They are “all in” and—like mothers—they are struggling with work-life balance and doing it all. Journalist and “dad columnist” Josh Levs explains that despite these unprecedented changes, our laws, corporate policies, and gender-based expectations in the workplace remain rigid. They are preventing both women and men from living out the equality we believe in—and hurting businesses in the process. Women have done a great job of speaking out about this, Levs—whose fight for parental leave made front page news across the country—argues. It’s now time for men to join in. Combining Levs’ personal experiences with investigative reporting and frank conversations with fathers about everything from work life to money to sex, All In busts popular myths, lays out facts, uncovers the forces holding all of us back, and shows how we can all join together to change them.

A retired Wall Street Journal editor and mother compares two generations of women—boomers and GenXers—to examine how each navigates the emotional and professional challenges involved in juggling managerial careers and families. For the first time in American history, a significant number of mothers are heading major corporations, including General Motors, Ulta Beauty, and Best Buy. Over the past several decades, women have made gains throughout executive suites. Yet these “Power Moms” still struggle with balancing their management responsibilities with raising children. Joann S. Lublin draws on the experiences of the nation’s two generations of these successful women to measure how far we’ve come—and how far we still need to go. Lublin combines her own insights with those of eighty-five executive mothers across industries—including experienced public-company chiefs such as Carol Bartz, the first woman to command Autodesk and Yahoo; Hershey’s Michele Buck, DuPont’s Ellen Kullman, ITT’s Denise Ramos, and WW International’s Mindy Grossman—and twenty-five of their grown daughters. Lublin reveals how trailblazer boomers, many now in their sixties, often endured sweeping disapproval for their demanding management careers, even as their own daughters sometimes rejected their choices. While the second wave of executive mothers—all under forty-five—handle working parenthood with less angst, they still lead stressful lives. Power Moms provides lessons and advice to help today’s professional women, their families, and their employers navigate this challenging terrain. Lublin looks at the trade-offs mothers are too often forced to make between work and family and the root causes, including the dearth of large-scale paid parental leave and other family-friendly policies. While it celebrates the gains women have made, Power Moms makes clear how much more must be done to make being a working mother easier.

Now considered a classic in the field, this book first called attention to what Kanter has referred to as the "myth of separate worlds." Rosabeth Moss Kanter was one of the first to argue that the assumes separation between work and family was a myth and that research must explore the linkages between these two roles.