Lead Dad 101

Should There Be A Tradeoff Between Work and Babies?
After our weekly Tuesday meeting, our social media manager texted me: “Sorry I was a little off today. Might have to get induced tomorrow…
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Matt Thomas – Philadelphia
In the spirit of the Super Bowl, our Lead Dad of the Week is Matt Thomas, a former Mckinsey Co. consultant, from Philadelphia…
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Here’s How To Make The Math of School Breaks and Jobs Work
We just finished our winter school break in Florida. We had fun, our girls had fun, and my wife and I traded off working at different times…
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Adrian Bybee – Pocatello, Idaho
Adrian Bybee is our Lead Dad of the Week – a beacon of hope to men who find themselves forced to pivot in their lives, careers and dreams…
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What Would It Take For Companies To Talk About Care?
With major parts of the economy closed on Monday in observance of President’s Day, many workers enjoyed a long weekend. Companies gave the…
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Kenny Brown – Tulsa, OK
Kenny Brown, a father and a husband who never set out to be a Lead Dad, has embraced the role fully. And he is our Lead Dad of the Week!
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The Best Super Bowl Ad Ever
We can do better than #BinkyDad. Don’t get me wrong: As a Lead Dad, I’ve lived Kia’s Super Bowl commercial, where a couple is checking…
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Joseph Vess – Meadowview, Virginia
Welcome Joseph Vess, who bought the farm, as it were, to become our Lead Dad of the Week! Joseph and his wife Emily Robinson were working…
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Jimmy Gomez – Washington, D.C.
Our Lead Dad of the Week is Jimmy Gomez, who represents California’s 34th district in Congress. First elected in 2017, he was a presence…
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A Call For Companies To Create Care Days
Here’s a Monday idea for companies that say they care about Working Parents: What about creating a bucket of Care Days? Name them. Promote…
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Michelangelo Sosnowtiz – Stamford, CT
Michelangelo Sosnowitz – 2023’s first Lead Dad of the Week! Michelangelo, who composes music for movies and commercials, was a pandemic…
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Work Arounds When Lead Dads Get Left Out
Monday PSA, from a near miss.Working Moms – we need your help. Please tell the mothers who email birthday party invites only to you to stop…
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