The Working Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed at Work and at Home - Paperback

by Scott Behson (Author)

Hey Dad! Ever felt torn between advancing in your career and spending quality time with family? The Working Dad's Survival Guide is for you. The first book of its kind- the advice and encouragement you need to achieve success at work while ALSO being the involved, loving dad you always wanted to be. Written from the unique perspective of Scott Behson, a busy working dad who also happens to be a national expert in work-family issues, The Working Dad's Survival Guide is chock full of concrete time and life management strategies you can use right now.REVIEWSIf you're like most dads, you're facing an impossible tug of war between work and home. My advice? Read this book. In this smart, charming, and actionable guide, Scott Behson offers a practical toolkit for thriving in both domains. You'll discover how to make family time more memorable, how to negotiate more flexibility with your boss, and why you should pack at least one stuffed animal on every business trip. Behson is the rare writer who can communicate everything you need to know, while making you feel like you're just chatting over a beer with a good friend at a barbeque.- Ron Friedman, Ph.D., author of The Best Place to Work: The Art and Science of Creating an Extraordinary WorkplaceFinally! This is the book dads juggling work and family have been waiting for.- Brad Harrington, PhD, Executive Director of the Boston College Center for Work and FamilyBehson sets out to do one simple - but not at all easy - thing; help men feel confident and successful in both their work life and family life. Using the perfect combination of exercises, stories, insights, and practical strategies he accomplishes that goal with flying colors. There's no magic pill that will make you the best dad you can be. But with commitment, hard work, and Scott's guidance, you're well on your way. - Armin Brott, author of The Expectant Father and The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First YearCheers to Scott Behson for providing the 21st century working dad a roadmap for career and parenting success!- Matt Schneider and Lance Somerfeld, Co-Founders, City Dads Group.I'm so glad Scott wrote this book, because he not only clearly shows the conflicts faced by many working dads, but he also provides actionable advice that will help dads find better solutions at work and at home. Scott's experience, and positivity, are a welcomed relief! - Sara Sutton Fell, Founder & CEO of FlexJobsI wish I had this book when I was taking heat in the corporate world for being an active parent. The suggestions and exercises would have made a big difference, to both support the choices I was making, and help me build a community of other working dads so I would not feel alone. - Greg Marcus, PhD, author of Busting Your Corporate Idol: Self-Help for the Chronically OverworkedYou might be a new dad who is craving this information, or an experienced dad interested in making a change, either way, Scott's words of wisdom and friendly tone will help guide you to a solution that's just right for you.- Jessica DeGroot, Founder and President, ThirdPath InstituteBehson emphasizes the critical impact of time management and financial decisions and the importance of taking care of yourself and cultivating a support network. This is a solid toolbox of strategies for working dads who really care about their careers and their families and want to figure out how they can succeed in both arenas.- Elizabeth Grace Saunders, author of How to Invest Your Time Like Money Being an equal partner and involved father leads to a more meaningful, balanced life. Scott Behson draws brilliantly from his life and research to provide the stories, tips, and tools we need to become the fathers we want to be.- Jeremy Adam Smith, author The Daddy Shift