Many successful CEOs adopt certain morning routines in order to get ready for hectic days. Certain habits seem to be present in every successful leader’s life and are a common thread among executives of some of the biggest companies in the world. Here are 10 of the best morning habits of successful and famous CEOs, with actual examples.
Satya Nadella Starts With Reflection
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has expressed the need for mindfulness and empathy. He has a quiet morning ritual where he reflects, which helps him to make decisions with a long-term outlook in his leadership.
Tim Cook Wakes Up Early
Apple CEO Tim Cook is famous for getting up early in the morning. He has customer feedback and emails to read first thing in the morning before he starts his meetings, so he’s always in touch with users.
Mary Barra Prioritizes Preparation
This is what GM’s CEO Mary Barra does every morning: reads up on important business developments and sets up for critical decisions. She has stressed the importance of being well informed before the workday begins.
Jamie Dimon Reads Before Meetings
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, starts his day reading reports, market updates, and in-house briefings to make decisions throughout the day.
Sundar Pichai Prioritises
CEO of Alphabet Sundar Pichai has admitted that he likes to ‘chip in’ to non-essential meetings later in the day. Rather, he takes time to examine priorities and to plan the most crucial work to come.
Indra Nooyi Prepared Before Sunrise
Indra Nooyi, the former head of PepsiCo, would typically get up early in the morning to get ready for meetings, check the business news, and plan for the day.
Richard Branson Makes Time for Exercise
Richard Branson, the founder of the Virgin Group, has been an avid early riser for years, believing that a good morning’s jog, tennis, or bike ride helps him be more energised and productive for the rest of the day.
Bob Iger Adds Physical Activity
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger has famously stated across numerous interviews and profiles that he rises at 4:15 a.m. to dedicate his early morning to exercising, thinking, reading, and organizing his day.
Jeff Bezos Protects His Morning Routine
Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, has stated that he would rather have slow mornings, including one where he gets everyone in the family up to the breakfast table, before booking major meetings later in the day when he feels he’s got the energy for them.
Marc Benioff Practices Mindfulness
Incorporating mindfulness and meditation into his daily routine, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff says they help him to think more clearly, be more creative, and become a better leader.
