Lead Dad 101
Feel Better Soon, Or A Daughter’s Stunning Realization That Daddy is Actually Useful
It took a broken collarbone – and a handwritten card – to remind one dad how deeply presence and love shape a family. Sometimes the smallest moments reveal the biggest impact.
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A Broken Glass and Parenting Growth
When a wine glass broke during cleanup, the real lesson wasn’t about glassware – it was about how our reactions teach kids to handle mistakes with confidence and calm.
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Why My Kid Spotting A Typo Brought Me To Tears
When my dyslexic daughter spotted a typo in a book, it felt like a miracle. This is a story about reading, resilience, and why parents must fight for how their children are taught.
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Can There Be Too Many Caregivers in the Kitchen?
Can too much care make things worse? Is abdicating responsibility in a moment ever the right answer? I ask myself both of these questions most Fridays. My dad is down making breakfast, often something I’d never feed my kids. Carbs galore, a bit of fruit (maybe), no protein. G is here moving around our unnaturally […]
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What Happens When Paternity Leave is Exploited for Profit?
Paid parental leave is a must – but does leveraging it for sales goals or compensation gains cross a line? A thoughtful look at modern paternity leave norms.
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Big News: Company of Dads Book in the Works
Paul Sullivan, founder of The Company of Dads and former New York Times columnist, announces his new book Dad’s Home – a roadmap for modern fathers ready to lead their families and redefine fatherhood.
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Why Picking Just One Hobby Is Key To Being a Productive Lead Dad
A simple question about a dream car turns into a reflection on hobbies, golf, and how working dads can protect their mental health while still showing up as Lead Dads.
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What I Learned From Two Weeks Off
What happens when working parents truly stop working? One Lead Dad reflects on rest, family time, and what slowing down revealed.
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What Happened When I Was Scrooge at Santa’s Breakfast
A hyper-efficient working dad runs headfirst into Santa’s patience – and learns why the holidays can’t be rushed.
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Why Dads Want To Avoid Being Labeled with “Weaponized Incompetence”
Weaponized incompetence breeds resentment. What actually fixes it is treating family life like a team – with clear roles, ownership, and shared goals.
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How The Strong Bond of Golf Helps Men
A mentor from the earliest days of a career passes along something more than golf clubs – a reminder that connection and legacy endure.
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Why You Should Take Your Kids to Work Any Day
On the eve of her birthday, my daughter came to work with me at the Today Show. From exploring the studio to spotting Al Roker’s jacket, it became a Thanksgiving memory we’ll never forget.
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