What Constant School Disruption Taught Me
After a winter full of snow days, sick kids, and school disruptions, one working dad reflects on burnout, perspective, and why the big family moments matter more than the missed productivity.
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Why Snapping A Finger Was Just a Nuisance On A Night Away
A torn finger tendon on a rare kid-free getaway forced one dad to improvise with a spoon splint – and reminded him that parenting, like life, is about adapting rather than chasing perfect.
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How To Be a Lead Dad While Running A Start-Up
What happens when a startup founder tells investors that being a great dad matters more than hustle culture? Dirk Doebler is proving that prioritizing family can actually build a better company.
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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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Service and Sacrifice as a Sailor and Father – Quenlan Pleasant
After 20 years in the Navy, a retired Chief Petty Officer reflects on sacrifice, divorce, and what it means to fully show up as a Lead Dad.
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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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Season 2 Episode 9: From Perk to Priority: Rethinking Work-Life Support
As we close out the year on The Work Life Equation, Priya and Paul unpack the biggest insights from a year of powerful conversations with HR leaders, benefit innovators, and caregiving champions. From the “manager lottery” to the infrastructure of care, we explore how companies are evolving their support strategies—and why 94% of employees say family benefits matter more than ever. Whether you’re designing benefit programs or trying to make sense of what’s available to you, this episode offers expert-backed clarity, relatable stories, and actionable takeaways. Because when benefits are understood and accessible, everyone wins.
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How To Get Out of Denial as a Dad – Michael Pereira
Most things get worse when you’re in denial. For some Dads, getting out of that state requires pushing back against cultural norms, and that can be tough. Michael Pereira, our Lead Dad of the Week from Miami, wants to make it easier for dads like he was to skip – or at least speed through […]
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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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