How leaders can stop working weekends
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By understanding and managing the drivers that push you to work excessively, setting clear boundaries, and prioritizing effectively, you can enjoy a balanced workweek.
Do you find yourself working over your weekends? You’re not alone. A recent Harvard Business School study found that CEOs work an average of 62.5 hours a week, with 79% working weekends. Meanwhile, Samsung recently mandated a six-day workweek for leaders, to “inject a sense of crisis” after its weakest financial year in over a decade last year.