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From left to right, Sima Sistani, Roland Busch, and Audie Cornish.

(L to R) Sima Sistani, former CEO of WeightWatchers, Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG, and Audie Cornish, anchor of CNN's Sunday Morning with Audie Cornish. Kate Medley for BI; Siemens; CNN
Inside the daily routines of highly successful people

From left to right, Sima Sistani, Roland Busch, and Audie Cornish.

(L to R) Sima Sistani, former CEO of WeightWatchers, Roland Busch, CEO of Siemens AG, and Audie Cornish, anchor of CNN's Sunday Morning with Audie Cornish. Kate Medley for BI; Siemens; CNN

Ever wonder how successful leaders across industries get it all done? Business Insider's "Power Hours" series explores that question by diving into the daily routines of top executives, founders, creatives, athletes, and celebrities — from aerospace and transportation to venture capital and the creator economy.

We've profiled leaders like Peter Beck, Rocket Lab's CEO, who starts his day before dawn and avoids unnecessary meetings, and David Risher, the CEO of Lyft, who winds down with matcha in the afternoons and takes undercover driving shifts to inform his work.

Each story offers an inside look at how these high performers meticulously structure their waking hours to achieve their personal and professional goals. Besides giving us a window into their workdays, the featured leaders discuss exercise, rest, and tips for staying sharp, conserving energy, boosting productivity, and more.

Read stories from the series here and bookmark this page for the latest additions.

If you're a leader in your industry and you have a fascinating routine to share, reach out to editor Lauryn Haas at [email protected].

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I'm an entrepreneur, mother of 3, and the founder of 'The Skinny Confidential.' Here's a day in my life in Austin.

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Tom Hale

I'm the CEO of Oura. I wake up at 5 a.m. when things are going well, and 3:30 a.m. when they're not. Here's what a day in my life looks like.

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Kristin Cavallari

I'm Kristin Cavallari. I work from my kitchen counter, love leftover lunches, and hate the carpool line — here's my typical day.

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Robin Thurston

I'm the CEO of Outside. I bring my bike on flights, drink ketones every day, and tell my staff to get off Zoom.

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100 CEOs and top execs told us their email hacks — here are the top 7

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I’m Eva Longoria. I'm a media-company cofounder with a militant sleep routine, but I make time for my son and a glass of wine.

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Roland Busch

I'm the CEO of Siemens. I reply to most emails with 2-letter responses and don't have recurring meetings — here's a day in my life.

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David Hatcher

I run a global consulting firm. Here's how I hack my productivity and wind down after work.

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Thomas Flohr VistaJet

I'm the founder of a private jet company. I eat dinner when the locals do and end most days in my at-home bowling alley.

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Audie Cornish

I'm a CNN anchor and senior analyst. I start my day with a 2 a.m. wake-up and end it fighting to stay awake for my kids.

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Fritz Lanman

I'm the CEO of ClassPass and live in Montana. I love CrossFit and fly-fishing meetings — here's my routine.

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Giada De Laurentiis eats pasta in her backyard

I'm celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. Here's a day in my life running my grocery startup and cooking for my family.

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I'm the CEO of Hatch. I wake up to my sunrise alarm and tap out of the day by 9 p.m. — here's my routine.

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Jason Kidd

I'm the COO of Chipotle. I visit a dozen locations every week and sample food all day long.

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Jackie Aina

I'm the founder of a fragrance brand that sold out within hours after launching. I doomscroll as part of my job and don't always listen to the comments.

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I'm a VC founder and busy boy mom. Here's a day in my life — and my 3 favorite AI prompts that help

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Neil Stubley, the Head of Courts and Horticulture at Wimbledon stands by the turf in Centre Court.

I oversee all courts at Wimbledon. A typical workday during the Championships is 15 hours long and fueled by adrenaline.

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Nicky Hilton

I'm Nicky Hilton. I live between London and NYC, take 3 baths a day, and always call my mom.

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I'm the CEO of Avaline. I'm not afraid of missing flights, get jet lag help from ChatGPT, and end my night with Sauvignon Blanc.

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John Morgan

I'm the founder of Morgan & Morgan. My hobby is hunting money — here's a day in my life.

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A day in the life of Goruck's cofounder, from 'screen jail' for her kids to life lessons from her ex-CIA career

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I'm the president of Bacardi North America. Here's a day in my life, starting with 2 breakfasts and ending with TV and current affairs.

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I'm Wolfgang Puck. At 76, retirement sounds a lot less fun than opening another restaurant.

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I'm a billionaire hair care and tequila founder. I don't have an email address and am motivated by peace and love — here's my routine.

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I'm superyacht Captain Sandy Yawn. My life at sea involves croissants, daily meditations, and filming 'Below Deck Mediterranean.'

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I'm the CEO of a multimillion-dollar cookie company. As a mom of 3, I rely on one key strategy to make my workday as efficient as possible.

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I'm the editor in chief of Bon Appétit. My days are split between figure skating, editing stories, and eating good food.

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I'm the founder of a soju brand and the chair of the LACMA Art + Film Gala. I work between Seoul and LA and rarely sleep before 3 a.m.

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A woman stands in front of a sunset.

A day in the life of Megan Roup, the founder of The Sculpt Society, and a mom of 2 in LA

7 min read

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I'm the CEO of a mocktail company. I embrace the art of puttering and balance the 'yucky' part of business with creativity.

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Molly Sims

A day in the life of Molly Sims, including what she eats, drinks, and focuses on to stay healthy and fit

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CEO of Headspace

I'm the CEO of Headspace and a former Navy pilot. Here's a day in my life, from battling sleep issues to flying a plane.

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I'm a philanthropist and the founder of a Mexican spirit company. I start my day with my biggest 'rocks' — here's my routine.

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I'm the founder of Taskrabbit and now run a VC firm. I have 4 kids, 6 calendars, and live my life with 'JOMO.'

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Dr. Jason Wersland

I'm the creator of the Theragun. Here's a day in my life, starting with a morning mantra and ending with my 3-second trick to fall asleep.

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I'm the 83-year-old founder and chairman of a PE firm. Here's my daily routine that's reversing my biological age.

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Karl-Anthony Towns

I'm Karl-Anthony Towns. Here's a day in my life on the New York Knicks, from a bone broth breakfast to 2-hour pre-game naps.

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Rebecca Minkoff

I'm Rebecca Minkoff. Here's my typical day as a working mom of 4 kids.

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Daymond John poses in a white outfit in Miami

I'm Daymond John from 'Shark Tank.' Here's a day in my life as I biohack for longevity, fast intermittently, and squeeze in any nap I can get.

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Orangetheory president Lauren Cody standing in an office with the brand's logo on the wall behind her

I'm the president of Orangetheory. As an introvert, I rely on 2 breaks in my workday and an acupressure mat to recharge.

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Liz Plosser

I'm a former magazine editor who wakes up every day at 5:17 a.m. for good luck. Here's a day in my new flexible life as a mom of 3.

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Naya founder

I'm the CEO of Naya. I call my mom daily, refuse to have an assistant, and no longer send 11 p.m. emails.

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I'm the CEO of Klaviyo. I run on a 'creator-type' schedule and love Diet Coke and country music.

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We're sisters, best friends, and co-CEOs. Here's a day in our lives running our dental tech company.

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Olympic skier Alex Hall.

I'm a 2-time Olympic freeski medalist. I don't drink coffee or scroll between runs.

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A man sits on a rock on a beach in a blue shirt.

I'm 'Survivor' host Jeff Probst. My workdays involve waking up with the sun, approving immunity idols, and giving in to my burger cravings.

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Irwin D. Simon

I'm the CEO of a cannabis and beverage company. I start my day in Central Park with my dog and hate being surrounded by 'yes' people.

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Ironman Group cEO Scott DeRue

I'm the CEO of The Ironman Group. I start my days training to climb mountains and end them with 'Schitt's Creek' episodes.

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Esther Perel

The world's most famous couples therapist spends her entire work day with other people

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Andrew McCollum

I helped Mark Zuckerberg start Facebook and now I'm the CEO of Philo. Here's a day in my life in San Francisco balancing work and kids.

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Bethenny Frankel poses in a pink sweater

I'm Bethenny Frankel. Here's a day in my life since moving to Florida, from jumping in the sea to doing business on my phone.

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I'm the CEO of Big Machine Label Group. I've worked with artists like Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts — here's a day in my life.

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Victor Riparbelli

I worked at Joe & The Juice before founding Synthesia, a $4 billion AI unicorn. Here's how I structure my day.

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Crunch Fitness CEO Jim Rowley stands in a blue suit in front of the Crunch logo

I'm the CEO of Crunch Fitness. I stay fit on a busy travel schedule with a morning protein shake and Pilates classes.

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Tina Woods

I'm a 61-year-old CEO and DJ for longevity raves. I start my day with a cup of tea, ruthlessly cut meetings short, and don't have a house cleaner.

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Bill Shufelt

A day in the life of the CEO of Athletic Brewing, from living room burpees to British murder mysteries

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Dr. Shah

I'm a trauma surgeon turned longevity CEO. I get up at 5 a.m., avoid snacks, and keep my phone out of my bedroom.

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We're the showrunners of HBO's 'Industry.' Our workdays involve 3 baths a day and industrial quantities of coffee.

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I'm the CEO of Beyond Yoga. I hike out my back door in the mornings, and I'm a creature of habit with food.

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Amy Errett

I'm the CEO and founder of Madison Reed. I check my phone as soon as I wake up, and keep my inbox at zero.

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Bill Harris sitting in an office

I'm a 69-year-old startup founder and former PayPal and Intuit CEO. I bike to work, take midday naps in my closet, and use index cards to stay organized.

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A collage of an alarm clock, a man in a tie, green juice, and eggs.

We interviewed dozens of CEOs, leaders, and public figures. Here are 9 daily habits highly successful people have in common.

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Amanda Luther

I'm a senior partner at BCG. I fuel my days playing basketball in the morning and eating cookies.

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I'm the CMO of Marc Jacobs. I check my horoscope in the morning, work in short bursts of focus, and break for a dog walk.

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Kevin O'Leary in a dark suit

I'm 'Shark Tank' investor Kevin O'Leary. I wake up at 5 a.m. with no alarm and refuse to answer emails.

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Diego Sabino speaks for The Only Caviar at an event.

I'm the cofounder of a caviar brand created with Aaron Paul. I run on 5 hours of sleep and don't take meetings on Fridays.

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Mark Penn

I'm an ex-Clinton strategist-turned-CEO. I don't micromanage and love Chinese food and brain games — here's a day in my life.

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a woman in a navy blazer and jeans poses against a wooden table

I'm a CEO and mom of teenagers. Here are the daily rituals that help my life run smoothly.

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Sima Sistani

I'm a CEO-turned-professor. I start my day with a daily affirmation and end it by reading fantasy romance.

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I'm the CEO of Canyon Ranch. My days start very early and include the 'cowboy coffee' ritual and ice cream, if I'm lucky.

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The pump-up songs CEOs and business leaders rely on to get them through the day, from Beyoncé to Eminem

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Justin Fenchel

I'm the CEO of BeatBox Beverages. DJing, dad duty, and catching up with Mark Cuban are all part of my day.

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Tori Dunlap on her podcast station

I'm a CEO who believes in menstrual leave for employees, polite bullying, and barre workouts. Here's a day in my life.

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Habit Burger CEO Shannon Hennessy in a green shirt

I'm the CEO of Habit Burger. I swear by my Oura ring, daily workouts, and non-negotiable family time to stay balanced.

6 min read

A woman sits in a kitchen and eats baked beans.

I'm the founder and CEO of a luxury bean company. I start my day with coffee and end it with a hot bath.

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