More Americans put families ahead of work. Family is important to Patrick Snow. He is a speaker, coach and author of Creating Your Own Destiny. Employees used to be willing to sacrifice because of things like stock options. Now they’re fed up. They realize that family is the only stabilizing force in today’s turbulent economy. Making time for family isn’t just important for a few employees like Snow -- it’s a growing priority for many workers disillusioned by layoffs, corporate scandal, and waning corporate loyalty. Seventy percent of employees don’t think there is a healthy balance between work and personal life.