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As a leader, you\u2019re probably used to being in charge. So when two executives occupy the same household, it can lead to tension. Spouses don\u2019t take delegation well, especially when they\u2019re also leaders! Miscommunication and unmet expectations quickly turn to resentment. Why does it feel like home is often the most stressful place to be?

It doesn\u2019t have to be that way. You can have the Double Win\u2122, which is to win at work and succeed at life. And that certainly includes your home life.

As successful executives who happen to be married to one another, we\u2019ve learned the lessons that come from negotiating busy schedules, parenting responsibilities, and domestic roles. We\u2019ll show you how to solve the puzzle of the multi-career household by cooperating on four key actions.

Here\u2019s a peek inside this episode.

• Solid reasons why both partners should contribute to household chores.
• The key conflict that helped us realize the need for greater collaboration at home.
• Why the management of household tasks must be made clear and explicit.
• Why men can sometimes be unaware of the conflict over home responsibilities.
• What happens when you avoid discussing household management.
• How the division of household chores is like a \u201ccouples contract.\u201d
• How the virtue of generosity helps develop equality in a relationship.
• Tips for starting a conversation that might be contentious.
• The key difference between fairness and equity, and how that can help solve household conflicts.
• How understanding each other\u2019s strengths and weaknesses helps you create a great partnership.
• How to shape your household responsibilities around your life season.
• A simple trick for giving yourself the freedom to re-shape your domestic responsibilities.
• Why getting home management right is so critical to your life.
• The secret hack that highly successful two-career couples are using.
• Why you should outsource functions around the house as you do at work.

Once you\u2019ve listened to this episode, here\u2019s your next step. Schedule a time to sit down with your partner and do a household audit. List the things you are both currently doing to manage your home, and compare notes. Start the conversation!

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Resources from This Episode

• \u201c25 Things You Can Delegate to an Assistant,\u201d free download from BELAY. Text \u201cLEADTOWIN\u201d (all one word) to 31996.

• Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work by Jennifer Petriglieri

• \u201cHow to Create More Margin in Your Personal Life\u201d episode of Lead to Win

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