The Executive’s Life: How Do Industry Leaders Work Smart and Play Hard?
Business or pleasure? Why should executives pick, when they can have both?
It’s no secret that organizational leaders have varying daily routines. For example, Dr. Anthony Fauci can work for up to 18 hours per day, while the co-founder of Tiny, Andrew Wilkinson, only works an average of 5 to 6 hours.
However, even the busiest executives need to make time for top caliber meals, restful sleep, and luxurious experiences to break the monotony of their working days. The average executive leader may stay on top of their tasks for 10 hours per day, but that’s because they use these strategies to work smart and play hard.
Mix business with pleasure
Business trips don’t have to be monotonous for executives. It’s possible to mix business with pleasure by holding meetings and conferences in hotels that offer top class experiences.
Our previous article on the ‘Top 6 Most High Tech and Luxury Hotels Around the World’ recommends The Yotel New York City for this reason. The luxury hotel allows guests to experience advanced hospitality technology, like motorized beds that can make extra space for both relaxation and work. On the other hand, The Chedi Muscat is the favorite of Steven M. Holtzman, the founder of Maîtres du Temps, who makes it a point to spend 150 nights per year on the go.
Schedule tasks properly
Wondering how organizational leaders can attend office meetings and sneak in a dinner at Plénitude Paris in one day?
Jeff Bezos and entry-level Amazon professionals have the same number of hours, so how does he do it? LHH notes that high-performing leaders prioritize scheduling for a better work-life balance. Scheduling is crucial for executives, as it allows them to manage both work and leisure. Certain executives, like Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Treehouse founder Ryan Carson, even prefer to personalize their schedules each day so that they can maximize efficiency.
Make work entertaining
CEOs have packed schedules, so they make their work days more fun by adding more variety to their organization.
A Medium post on Courtney Malengo of Spark + Buzz Communications highlights that it’s crucial for business leaders to have fun while doing their own work. By taking the time to make personal conversations with staff, she was able to lead her team towards a more welcoming and fun work culture. Happy leaders inspire happy employees, which is why the best executives know how to manage work and play both in and out of the office.
Take leisure time seriously
Great organizational leaders take their leisure time seriously.
In fact, CEOs from Fortune 500 companies make it a point to pour their passion into their hobbies so that they can free themselves from the stress of work. Some choose the simple relief of a glass of wine and fragrant candle after work, while others opt for week-long vacations in the Caribbean. The CEO of Coaching International, Sheldon Harris, even pursues RV travel and sports like stand-up paddle boarding to recharge from work.
Despite dedicating a lot of time to work, executives don’t sacrifice their desire for fun. Instead, they find ways to make room for both business and pleasure.
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