After many months in the making, today is the day – my book “Lean On: The Five Pillars of Support for Women in Leadership is officially released. Thank you to my team and publisher Advantage Media | ForbesBooks. The Official Press Release: NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In his groundbreaking new book, Andreas Wilderer […]
WAKE UP: Why Society Needs to Embrace Stay-at-Home-Dads
As the husband of a successful female executive, I am more than familiar with the social stigmas placed on stay-at-home-dads. In my years of being my children’s primary caregiver, I’ve experienced it many times. I recall one story from my book, Lean On, that might help to shine a bit more perspective on my personal […]
Goodbye | Does a Woman Earning More Make Divorce More Likely?
As the husband of a successful female executive, I know all too well the issues that can arise when a wife earns more than her spouse. From dealing with outside opinions to mutual respect and other issues at home, the income discrepancy will, most certainly, be a challenge for any couple — but why? Women […]
Women in Leadership – Why Taking Your Kids on a Business Trip is a Good Idea
For kids, a parent going off to work is a normal part of life. Mom and/or dad wake up early, kiss them goodbye and return eight to 10 hours later to have dinner, relax and tuck them into bed. But how is that time away spent? What exactly do they do? Explaining what mom or […]
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 […]
