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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No More Ghosting: Building Trust, Community, and Confident Dads
What if the secret to strong parent communities isn’t perfection, but integrity, vulnerability, and follow-through? David Homan is the author of Orchestrating Connection and founder of a decade-old community built on one rule: only surround yourself wi …
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Why Making a Difference at Work and in Your Community Matters – Matthew Korn
Matthew Korn left and returned to his law firm in Columbia, S.C., for the same reason: He wanted more time with his children. Korn, who was born in upstate New York, went to college in Rhode Island and law school in Washington, D.C., was happy with where his move south had landed him, his wife […]
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Season 2 Episode 8: From Cost to Competitive Edge: Walmart’s Child Care Investment
What if child care wasn’t just a benefit but a game-changer for employee loyalty, engagement, and even talent attraction? In this episode of The Work-Life Equation, we talk with Meghan Klosterman, Senior Manager of Child Care Programs at Walmart, about the launch of Little Squiggles Children’s Enrichment Center, a groundbreaking initiative designed to support working parents at Walmart’s headquarters. Meghan shares how her personal journey as an educator and mom shaped the vision for a center that’s more than just child care – it’s a strategic investment in employee well-being, retention, and loyalty. Whether you’re an HR leader or a working parent, this episode offers inspiration and practical insights into building benefits that truly matter.
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What A Dad Won After Losing A Much-Anticipated Golf Tournament
All week, I’ve been thinking about a defeat last weekend. It’s buoyed my spirits, particularly around working dads and male friendships. Here’s the background: I look forward to playing golf with my cousin in a two-day member-guest tournament every fall. Each September, I think this is going to be the year we win our flight […]
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Why Should You Be Proud to be a Lead Dad?
What does it mean to be a Lead Dad—and why is it time to proudly claim that role? On the Hello Monday podcast with Jessi Hempel, I break down why Lead Dads matter, what companies can do to support them (and working moms), and how rethinking gender roles at work drives retention and results.
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Stepping Up And Embracing The Change – Elliot Haspel
Not a lot of guys grow up thinking they’re going to be Lead Dads. Athletes, Lawyers, Tech Bros, sure. But Lead Dads? Elliot Haspel, our Lead Dad of the Week from Denver, was no different. Coming out of Harvard’s Graduate School of Education, he was revving to go. “I was one of those guys in […]
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What You Want To Hear When You Say You’re Taking Parental Leave
I was in a room of ringers yesterday. And I should have known how they would answer my questions. I looked at a woman in the audience and said I wanted her honest response. She nodded. “I’m a woman in your organization,” I said. “I’m pregnant.” Without missing a beat, she said: “Congratulations.” “Right answer,” […]
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Parenthood, Identity, and Creating Inclusive Parenting Spaces
What does it mean to be a father in today’s world, especially when your identity doesn’t fit the traditional mold? David Morgenstern shares his fatherhood journey as a gay dad, discussing the challenges and triumphs of creating inclusive parenting spac …
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What’s A Lead Dad
I want to clear up a misunderstanding. Very few Lead Dads are stay-at-home dads – or what we call Lead Dads who devote all their time to their families. There are only about 2 million of those dads in America – out of 25 million Lead Dads and 75 million fathers overall. We’ve profiled some […]
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Golf and Lead Dadding Can Coexist – Kevan Gibson
Education and learning were things that always motivated Kevan Gibson, our Lead Dad of the Week from outside of Worcester, Mass. But like many, Kevan graduated from a top liberal arts college and went into finance. He hated it. When his wife Linda, a lawyer who also went into financial services, began traveling more for […]
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Dad Jokes for The Busy Executive Dad
Mike Malloy is a dad, adjunct professor at Georgetown & founder of Malloy Industries. He is also a connoisseur of Dad Jokes. Let’s laugh.
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