Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, says he sees work-life balance very differently. When he was younger, he would push himself to take on more and more responsibility, but would stop and put his career on hold for months while living in New Zealand or Mexico, or to start a pet software project. He says he lives by the philosophy of work hard and play hard.

Tara Bielinski, vice president of strategic initiatives and population health at Phoenix Healthcare, while caring for her mom identified a gap in health care that inspired the CareWell program. CareWell brings back the “doc in a bag” to help patients gain comprehensive primary care at home. This is sponsored content.

Aaron Elliott never imagined he would get into medical device or create a self-defense fitness-based business. Now the co-owner of F8 Fitness and Self-Defense at the age of 46, he says Dr. Seuss nailed it on the head with “Oh, The Places You’ll Go.” He says as long as you have the passion for it, you can do anything.

Daniel Ogunyemi, college director of diversity, equity and inclusion for OTC says he likes the book, “Creating Great Choices,” by Jennifer Riel and Roger L. Martin. Ogunyemi says it teaches you …

Do you have a thirst for some higher education? Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, recommends Beer School by Steve Hindy and Tom Potter. He says it’s great for partners and …

Chelsey Bode, president of Pearson-Kelly Technology says they espouse the concept of work life integration as opposed to balance. She says they don’t mind when employees take time for family as …

Molly McCleary, owner and farmer of Maypop Flower Farm, says she works a lot and enjoys it. McCleary says she hopes delegating more responsibility to employees will increase time available for …

Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, says integration is key to his work life balance. He says support from family and his employer help him ensure that his career and family are getting …

Abe McGull, attorney at law, says he and his wife have started biking during the pandemic as a new, healthy habit. He says taking time away from work helps him refresh and often provides a new …

Amby Lewis, founder/CEO of A Girl Like Me Network wants to empower and support girls from age 12 through 18. Lewis and AGLM treasurer Kelly Routh say they want to help by teaching awareness, life …

Austin Fax, attorney at Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC says he likes The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis. Fax says he can reread the book and get something new each time. Duration: 0:51

Curtis Marshall, CEO of Tie & Timber Beer Company, says he struggles to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Marshall says he sees life as a book, while one chapter might focus on work, the next is …

Steve Kelly, senior vice president with Arvest Bank, says working remotely makes balancing work and home a challenge. He says specifying times for work and family help, but it’s still a challenge. …

Cristian Rath, consultant with Abacus CPAs, LLC, recommends The Team Success Handbook by Shannon Waller. Rath says he frequently rereads this book to ensure he’s focusing on the strategies it …

People sometimes joke that they’re being worked to death, but in some cultures it’s no laughing matter. Author and consultant Rosie Ward, Ph. D., says in Japan and China, death by overwork has …

Sarah Walters, organizational leadership coordinator with Evangel University says she recommends Conversational Intelligence by Judith E. Glaser. She says it teaches how to read others and adjust …

Steve Kelly, senior vice president with Arvest Bank, says Michael E. Gerber’s book, The E-Myth Revisited was a real paradigm shifter for him. He says the book provides critical insight into the …

Austin Fax, attorney at Lowther Johnson Attorneys at Law, LLC says his firm understands the importance of a good work life balance. He says you must be intentional in your efforts and has three tips …

A cocktail from a beer company?!? Matt Tignor, bartender at Tie & Timber Beer Co. shows how he makes an upscale cocktail featuring the traditional southern ingredients of peach tea, and moonshine. …

K. Patrick Douglas, attorney and partner with Douglas, Haun & Heidemann PC, says a healthy work life balance is difficult, but critical. He says you have to decide what you aren’t willing to give …