Why Kids Help Women Become Better Executives

Well, this is refreshing!  Women shouldn't have to hide the fact that we are parents at work or feel that it takes away from our effectiveness. I agree with Sheryl Sandberg that being a parent, particularly a mom, is an advantage and fosters a range of capabilities from which our employers and clients benefit. And I believe that work helps with organization at home. If you don't have time, here are the cliff notes:

1. Sustainable perspective - future generations, etc.

2. Flexablity - moms wear all hats so are master adapters.

3. More accepting of other's challenges - raising kids is a great experiment in human development, imperfection has to be tolerated or we go insane.

4. Letting others grow - our kids figure life out despite us!

5. Relief - being a mom is the hardest job in the world - having a break can be great for both mom and child(ren).