Going off the clock: The 2018 summer fun list
It's that time again! Memorial Day is around the corner, and it's time to start planning. Every summer, I make a list of activities that …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
My Morning Routine: A Q&A with Benjamin Spall
I am a big fan of morning routines. I wrote a whole book -- What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast -- about the …Read More
Podcast: Interview with fertility specialist Ellen Goldstein
One of the big unknowns of combining work and family is the timing of having children. My podcast co-host Sarah and I get a lot …Read More
Spending one-on-one time with the kids
People, in general, are a good use of time. For Off the Clock (my next book -- out May 29!) I asked 900 busy people to …Read More
Friday miscellany – kindergarten plays, books, two travel job couples, etc.
I already did a midweek miscellany post, but here we go again. I was working on a post on managing the two-travel-job couple. But it …Read More
Mid-week miscellany
A few observations from this week (so far!) When air travel works, it works. I feel like I'm jinxing myself here, but my flights from PHL …Read More
Podcast: The stay-at-home dad model – would it work for your family?
My podcast co-host Sarah and I both care deeply about our careers. We both earn a good living, but neither of us is the primary …Read More
A great day for a run
Long-time blog readers know I have mixed feelings on races. I love to run. That's why I've run every day since December 24, 2016! Should I …Read More
Friday miscellany: Amtrak, chaperoning, renovations
It's been a pretty good week. I gave two speeches, one in Philadelphia and one in NYC, so neither required flying. Of course, getting to NYC …Read More
Where should I work? The remote worker’s guide to getting the space portfolio right
If you believe the surveys, a growing number of people work in some location other than their organization's headquarters. Much work can be done anywhere. …Read More