Source: Fortune.com
Summary
Netflix cofounder Marc Randolph shared his secret to work-life balance: every Tuesday at 5 p.m., he would leave work and spend time with his best friend, no matter what. Randolph believes this routine kept him sane and put his work in perspective. Other CEOs, like Lucy Guo of Scale AI and Andrew Feldman of Cerebras, disagree, saying that intense work ethic is necessary for success. However, some CEOs, like JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon and Whole Foods’ Jason Buechel, emphasize the importance of work-life balance for well-being and relationships.
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Randolph’s Tuesday rule is a rare example of a CEO prioritizing work-life balance. Guo and Feldman’s views on intense work ethic are more common. Dimon and Buechel’s emphasis on balance is a refreshing counterpoint. But what’s notable is that all these CEOs are aware of the importance of image and messaging. “Work-life balance” is a phrase that can be used to justify both intense work ethic and leisure time. The real question is, what’s the underlying message they’re trying to convey to their employees and the public?
Author: Evan Null
