David J. McNeff - The Work-Life Balance Myth

For years Ive thought that work-life balance was a myth, but I could never articulate exactly why, or suggest an alternative approach to dealing with all that was being thrown at me. Daves Seven-Slice approach now gives voice to my feelings and thoughts. Ive unknowingly been dealing with several of the Slices without fully understanding how many there were and what specific processes I should use to incorporate them into my like. Today, more than ever, Daves insights and approaches are more timely than perhaps even hed imagined. As we deal in the current and postCovid-19 environment, Daves teachings and insights will provide the guidance necessary to navigate our current and future world.

LES BRUN, Chairman and CEO, Sarr Group

There are many books that claim to have the answers on how to navigate the sea of competing demands in our lives. Most of them are impractical and filled with hyperbole. The Work-Life Balance Myth is filled with practical approaches to cope with our busy lives in ways that strengthen our relationships and make us healthier. An easy read, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to achieve greater harmony and balance in our modern world.

JESSE HARRIOTT, Head of Analytics, Workhuman

Dave McNeffs Seven-Slice Method is a revelation. A user-friendly distillation of a careers worth of earned experience and wisdom into an insightful road map for behavioral change. Youll never look at how you spend your time the same way again! There are practical suggestions for how all of useven those who think they have no timecan incorporate critical missing Slices of life into our day, and in doing so, move closer to cracking the elusive code of achieving harmony and fulfillment.

GORDON WOODWARD, Partner and CEO, Kohlberg & Company

You cant lead other people until you can lead yourself. You cant lead yourself until you have an understanding and a plan for how you want to live. This book is a practical guide on how to make choices and set priorities that will result in a more fulfilling and impactful life.

TIM TOLL, CEO, Iovate Health Sciences International, Inc.

While much has been written about work-life balance, Dave McNeff offers a refreshing and inspiring perspective that creates a path to a more fulfilling life. The Seven-Slice Method enables practitioners to avoid the two-dimensional work-life balance trap and find more meaning in every Slice of their lives.

PATRICK SPEAR, President and CEO, GMDC/Retail Tomorrow

Having held leadership positions for decades, Ive read many books and spoken with many consultants about business leadership and management. This new book by Dave McNeff is different. Its holistic, multifaceted, real-life-centered framework sets it apart. For those of us who have had the privilege of working closely with Dave, we can now, thankfully, be joined by many more who can access his methodology through this outstanding book. A great readand an even greater approach to life!

TIM OYER, President and Managing Partner, Wolf Greenfield

For over 35 years, I have wrestled with trying to solve the work-life balance problem. This book helped me appreciate that my challenge has been focusing only on two variables of a seven-variable equation. It literally solved the problem. It has changed my life!

TOM SMITH, Executive Managing Director, Mason Wells Private Equity

Daves ability to constructively orient members of our firm to tackle their own limiting factors has enhanced the way we work together. The Work-Life Balance Myth provides a wider audience with tools to reframe how they can succeed across all aspects of their lives. The book substitutes the elusive goal of a work-life balance with a focus on the Seven Slices of your life and provides a road map to a more productive, impactful, and sustainable professional and personal existence.

SAM FRIEDER, Managing Partner, Kohlberg & Company

Dave McNeffs concept of the Seven Slices of life can help reduce daily pressure in a way that really enables readers to no longer feel locked into rigid work-life paradigms. Its a perfect book for these tension-filled times. I heartily endorse it!

RAKESH TONDON, Cofounder and President, Le Tote

It is so refreshing to have finally discovered a book that puts to rest the age-old work-life balance question. The difficulty of attempting to fulfill the promise of WLB can lead to high stress. Dave McNeff offers an alternative, one in which several Slices of life replace two gigantic ones. As a result, my stress levels have already begun to decrease. Thank you, Dave!

KEITH COOPER, seven-time CEO and entrepreneur

Dave McNeffs breakdown book is a great step forward. I call it a breakdown book because it breaks down previously common assumptions, especially that work-life balance is realistic. Instead, Dave ingeniously replaces the work-life balance myth with a new approach, the Seven Slices. This book will open your eyes to a refreshing and eminently practical work-life solution. Read it!

JIM HARRINGTON, VP and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Radius Health

David has worked with several of my companies. I tease him by calling him a people wizardhe has a special talent in helping executives think and feel about their lives. But Dave never gives them the answers; rather, he works with people to understand their own awareness. This self-awareness helps them to be better not only at their job but in all Seven Slices of their lives.

PETER BLACKLOW, Managing Partner, Boston Seed Capital

Having held global senior leadership positions in both large diversified medical device companies and now a venture-backed startup, I greatly appreciate the vital role of good health and the challenges related to getting there. That is why I found The Work-Life Balance Myth such a breakthrough. Sound health depends on the mind and spirit. This book will enable its readers to join these two vital elements and maintain healthier lives.

GEORGE FAZIO, President and CEO, Corvia

The Seven-Slice Method is well worth the read. Daves enduring message of rediscovery is one of harmony and balance.

RUDY HAUSER, CEO, CAPInnoVet, Inc.

Harmony and resilience. As a silk tapestry creates both through a synergy of its parts, McNeff weaves us a bespoke action plan for a harmonious life.

BEN MAO, Partner, Kohlberg & Company

The fundamental premise that work-life balance exists is flawed. Balance is achieved by making the Seven Slices of your life a priority. This book can help you transform your life by rethinking and reprioritizing where you place your attention.

KATHY BOLHOUS, CEO, Charter Next Generation

Dave McNeff points out the futility of work-life balance and offers a new framework, the Seven-Slice Method, for managing the stress in our lives. It encourages the reader to seek holistic harmony in the Seven Slices of ones life, rather than the frustrating pursuit of balance between just two, work and life. A thought-provoking, enjoyable read that offers insights into the real-life application of the method through the experiences of real people. I cant stop thinking about this book!

KERRY FLYNN, VP and Chief Intellectual Property Counsel, Vertex Pharmaceuticals

Daves book is foundational for busy executives who need to organize and prioritize their days and weeks. Recognizing and addressing the Seven Slices of life is the first step toward driving success in each of those worlds. Organizing yourself around McNeffs paradigm is a stress reliever and provides an optimal operating platform for growing businesses and their key assetstheir people.