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It’s Time for Working Dads to Lead by Example
by Tim Allen
Quick Takes
- Stop contributing to a work culture that is unfriendly to working dads
- Working during family time sends a message to other dads that they’ll be stigmatized if they don’t
- Take all of your paternity leave, and truly disconnect from work
- Make your work-life boundaries clear so that your colleagues and employees can do the same
The day my twin sons were born was the happiest of my life. There is one thing I regret though: the conference call I was wrapping up with my executive team as I raced through the hospital doors.
I wish I could take that call back. But in that whirlwind moment, coupled with my happiness was the immense weight of expectation. As a CEO, I felt an external ...
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