Table of Contents
Introduction: Life in the Balance 1
Section I Leading Differently at Work 9
1 Designing Careers with Purpose 11
2 Lead Different as Strong, Authentic, Effective Managers 22
3 Shaping the Boundaries between Work and Life 43
Section II Building and Nurturing Families that Thrive 55
4 Being Present, Supportive Parents 57
5 Aligning our North Stars as Partners 69
6 Working Moms Without Guilt 78
Section III Taking Care of Ourselves: Health, Happiness and Letting Go 87
7 Setting our Healthy New Normal 89
8 Taking Time for Fun, Celebration and Gratitude 98
9 Perfection Is the Enemy of the Good 105
Section IV Cultivating Intentional Communities 113
10 Building a Wolfpack 115
11 Cultivating Communities that Reflect Our Values 124
12 Being the Change We Want to See 134
Conclusion 142
In gratitude 148
About the Authors 152
Endnotes 155