Six Long-Distance Date Night Ideas for Women in Leadership

As the husband of a busy female executive, I will tell you that I don’t see my wife as much as I would like. Whether she’s working late nights or overseas on business, the time spent apart can really take its toll on the relationship. Being a hopeless romantic and a man who truly loves […]


Traveling with Kids

Smooth Getaways – Tips for Flying with Kids Traveling alone, I tend to go into autopilot. I know exactly how long to give myself to pack, travel to the airport, make my way through security, grab a quick coffee and board my plane. Now, add my family to the equation and all that goes out […]


Excuse Me? Defending Your Stay-at-Home Husband

Much has been written about the obstacles that women face as they seek to climb the corporate ladder – the glass ceilings, unequal pay, discrimination in promotions, etc. Many family women are also made to feel guilty for their devotion to their career as if that somehow means they are less devoted to their children. […]


Mens’ Work – Money vs. Homemaker | Redefining Head of Household

A common notion is that human beings are wired for the male to be the head of household – the provider and the decider – and for the female to be the nurturer who follows and supports. That said, for generations, society has expected that when a couple decides to start a family, it is […]


Sync Up – How Successful Families Manage Their Busy Schedules

As a former full-time stay-at-home father as well as a husband to a busy female executive, I quickly learned the importance of the homemaker in the family unit. From organizing the family schedule to meeting deadlines and balancing the family budget, the business of running a household proved to be more challenging than I’d expected. […]


He’s Jealous – When a Man is Envious of His Partner’s Success

A recent study from researchers at the University of Florida and the University of Virginia found evidence to suggest that a woman’s level of accomplishments can greatly affect her relationships. As success and ambition are qualities most women take into effect when selecting a mate, a man’s ego can suffer greatly when he feels as […]


Busy Bonding – Three Ways Influential Women Can Stay Connected With Their Kids

With many women in leadership, the decision to start a family can be challenging. Channeling all of their energies into a successful career, it is likely that the rest of their lives have been carefully structured to best facilitate these ambitions. Another hurdle can be society’s view of them. Unlike their male counterparts, these influential […]


Woman, Wife, Mom, CEO – Can Women in Leadership Find Balance?

As the husband of a successful female CEO and mother, I can tell you I have met Wonder Woman. From her demanding schedule to spending weeks overseas on business, her life is non-stop, to say the least. Her income supports our family and, in turn, I support her by caring for our two children and […]


Female Breadwinners – How To Be and Support a Successful Woman

Women have long-established how well they can provide, as evidenced by the fact that for years they have outpaced men in receiving college degrees. In 1978, for the first time, more women than men earned associate degrees, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education. Four years later, more women than men earned bachelor’s […]


The B Words – Four Things Successful Women in Leadership Aren’t Saying

Congratulations! You have risen to the ranks of some of the most successful women in business. As much of an accomplishment that is, not everyone shares the same enthusiasm for women in leadership roles. Recent studies have discovered that many men feel threatened by their female superiors. While that isn’t so surprising, what is surprising […]