Scott Behson
2015: A Year of Progress on Work and Family
2015 was a banner year for progress on work and family issues, and especially those of fathers. Commenting on progress on work and family...
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Scott Behson, PhD
Professor, Author, Speaker, Consultant
Building Better Workplaces
That Work for Everyone
From 2012 through 2017, I authored the Fathers, Work, and Family Blog, the first and most prominent blog focused on helping fathers balance work and family and promoting more supportive workplaces. The blog is now shuttered, but is archived here.
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Scott Behson
Dec 9, 20152 min read
Buy an Awesome 99-Cent Stocking Stuffer for Dad (or for yourself!)
A perfect stocking stuffer for dad! The Working Dad’s Survival Guide. Just 99 cents. Since becoming a dad, my favorite Christmas presents...
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Scott Behson
Nov 24, 20153 min read
“New School” CEOs Zuckerberg and Mycoskie Walk the Talk on Paternity Leave
My paternity leave was important to me, but Mycoskie and Zuckerberg paternity leave are important for the business world Mark Zuckerberg...
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Scott Behson
Nov 20, 20153 min read
“I Am Not Unique”: On Being the Only Man at a Women’s Leadership Conference
My work-life panel at Mom-mentum. I was honored to be the only man on the program that day About two weeks ago, I was honored to appear...
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Scott Behson
Oct 29, 20153 min read
12 Thoughts about Paul Ryan and Family
Paul Ryan and Family Incoming Speaker of the House Paul Ryan articulated several demands before he would accept the position. Among them...
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Scott Behson
Oct 20, 20153 min read
3 Simple Rules for Stopping the Daddy Wars Before They Start
The “Daddy Wars” haven’t yet heated up. Let’s stop them before they start. Stop the daddy wars before they start. Support your fellow...
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Scott Behson
Oct 6, 20154 min read
Ambassadors of Involved Fatherhood
The ambassadors of involved fatherhood of the National At-Home Dad Network Say it with me: “Almost every dad I know is putting in the...
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Scott Behson
Oct 2, 20152 min read
Thank You, Working Mother Magazine. Signed Working Dads.
My salute to Working Mother Magazine, on behalf of working dads For 30 years, Working Mother Magazine has blazed a trail that has helped...
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Scott Behson
Sep 24, 20153 min read
Juggling Work and Family During School Holidays
I love spending time with Nick, but school holidays sometimes leave me scrambling This September has had lots of school holidays for my...
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Scott Behson
Sep 21, 20153 min read
Reader Reviews of The Working Dad’s Survival Guide
What do the first batch of reader reviews on Amazon.com have to say about the Working Dad’s Survival Guide? Thankfully, so far, really...
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Scott Behson
Sep 15, 20154 min read
200 Business Professors for Paid Family Leave
I’m not alone in supporting paid family leave. Join us. 200 business professors support paid family leave and have petitioned Congress....
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Scott Behson
Sep 1, 20155 min read
Fatherhood and Empathy: Author Q&A with Torsten Klaus
Fatherhood and empathy. Torsten Klaus’ very authentic and readable book of encouragement and advice. One of the cool things about...
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Scott Behson
Aug 26, 20152 min read
Netflix and Paternity Leave- A Golden Age? Not Quite Yet.
Netflix and paternity leave! Have companies ushered in a Golden Age of Paternity Leave? Not quite yet. We seem to be living in a sudden...
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Scott Behson
Aug 19, 20156 min read
Author Q&A: Laura Vanderkam on Time Management
Time management expert Laura Vanderkam is the author of I Know How She Does It. When I was doing research for a Harvard Business Review...
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Scott Behson
Aug 12, 20155 min read
Respecting the Rhythm of Work and Family
Even when promoting a book, you need to respect the rhythm of work and family One thing I have learned about balancing work and family is...
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Scott Behson
Aug 9, 20153 min read
13 Reasons You Don’t Want to Buy My Book During this 2-Day 99 Cents Sale
The Working Dad’s Survival Guide is just 99 cents during my 2-day sale! Buy yours today. The Working Dad’s Survival Guide is just 99...
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Scott Behson
Aug 4, 20153 min read
Female CEOs Support Paternity Leave
Female CEOs voiced their support for paternity leave As if we needed another reason why we need more women in leadership! Last week, I...
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Scott Behson
Jul 30, 20154 min read
4 Work-Family Stories From Fellow Dads
While Nick and I enjoy this summer day, four great writers discuss their work-family challenges. My favorite part of writing The Working...
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Scott Behson
Jul 23, 20153 min read
Male CEOs Are Split on the Importance of Paternity Leave
Fact: Paternity leave benefits dads, kids, moms and families, and even improves the bottom line. Fact: One becomes CEO after either...
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Scott Behson
Jul 17, 20153 min read
Real Men Take Paternity Leave
My being there for the first several weeks was so important for my family When I am interviewed about paternity leave, my book, and other...
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