How to ‘punch out’ at an always-on job
Over the years, I have given several talks at companies known for extreme hours. I know that sometimes the speech organizers are wary that an …Read More
Writing About Time Management, Life, Careers & Family
Podcast: Getting through challenging times
This week's podcast was a bit of a catch-up. Sarah and I were originally going to talk about her planning make-overs (which might become the …Read More
How to be the kind of boss people remember: An interview with Whitney Johnson
Bosses get a bad rep, but let's pause for a moment to empathize. Managing people is difficult. You're trying to use whatever tools you have …Read More
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
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