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Good morning.<\/strong> How are those New Year\u2019s resolutions coming? In talking to hundreds of leaders every year, one thing I\u2019ve been struck by is how disciplined they are about making time to take care of themselves.<\/p>\n Recently I asked members of the Fortune CEO Initiative to share their approach to staying in fighting shape. Two common themes among these high performers? Almost all of them mentioned an athletic component to leadership that wasn\u2019t discussed in earlier generations, and there\u2019s clearly more awareness of the links between mental health and job performance, too. A small sample of responses:<\/p>\n Amy Howe, CEO, FanDuel<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n My job is to focus on the things only the CEO can do\u2014setting direction, making the toughest decisions, and allocating time and attention deliberately. That means being disciplined with my schedule and carving out space to think.\u00a0<\/p>\n Milan Shetti, CEO, Rocket Software\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Chess helps me stay sharp and reminds me that sustained success comes from purpose-driven moves, not quick wins. For me, that translates to modernizing with intention and staying committed to a growth mindset by continuously learning, taking on new challenges, and surrounding myself with people who elevate my thinking. I treat leadership like a high-performance sport.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tony Bates, chairman and CEO, Genesys<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I prioritize recovery and clarity just as much as intensity; both are essential when the pace never slows down. The job moves fast, but being fully present\u2014physically, mentally, and emotionally\u2014is what allows you to sustain performance over the long term.\u00a0<\/p>\n Leagh Turner, CEO, Coupa<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n When I\u2019m at work, I\u2019m all in. When I\u2019m with my family, they get my full attention. I\u2019ve learned that when I\u2019m fully focused\u2014whether at work, with family, or with friends\u2014I\u2019m more productive and more energized.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tom McInerney, CEO, Genworth Financial<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I golf and ski regularly, and I\u2019ve done both since childhood. They continue to shape how I think about leadership. Golf teaches discipline, humility, and focus\u2014you can\u2019t rush it, and you have to adapt to the conditions in front of you. Skiing demands preparation and decisiveness, reinforcing the importance of trust, momentum, and resilience.\u00a0<\/p>\n Himanshu Palsule, CEO, Cornerstone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The job as a CEO, especially in the midst of market transformations, is an endurance sport.\u00a0It\u2019s a marathon that often requires running fast sprints. I stay in top condition by prioritizing the balance; playing weekend sports, shutting out noise, and striving for seven hours of sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n Roy Jakobs, CEO, Philips<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m always moving. I play soccer and run every week\u2014and I prioritize spending time with family and friends. That time is locked in. The combination keeps me grounded, energized and able to show up at my best.\u00a0<\/p>\n Nigel Vaz, CEO, Publicis Sapient<\/em><\/strong> Nelson Chai<\/em><\/strong>, CEO, DailyPay<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n On the work front, I focus on the strength of the team and the power that comes from it. On the personal front, my priorities are family, health, and staying active. My kids are all in the working world and live in New York, so my wife and I really value the time we get to spend with them and with our close friends.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Contact CEO Daily via Diane Brady at diane.brady@fortune.com<\/em><\/p>\n Iran shuts off internet<\/b><\/p>\n Iran has shut off its internet in an effort <\/span>to tamp down the biggest anti-government protests since 2022<\/span>. The two-week long demonstrations have hit Iran\u2019s oil sector, where workers are striking. Trump has vowed to \u201chit [Iran] very hard\u201d if it \u201cstarts killing people.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ICE shooting fallout<\/b><\/p>\n Demonstrations over the ICE killing of a Minneapolis woman continued Thursday as <\/span>federal officials reportedly blocked the state from investigating the shooting<\/span>. Gov. Tim Walz activated the state\u2019s national guard as a precaution. Meanwhile, <\/span>administration officials defended the shooting<\/span>, with Vice President JD Vance accusing the woman killed of \u201cinterfer[ing] with a legitimate law enforcement operation.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n SCOTUS tariff watch<\/b><\/p>\n Today is the first day the U.S. Supreme Court <\/span>could rule on whether President Donald Trump\u2019s global tariffs<\/span>. A ruling against the president would upend his signature economic policy that he says will fund multiple ventures, <\/span>including his newly proposed military budget<\/span>. The justices seemed skeptical that Trump could impose the tariffs unilaterally; about 1,000 companies have asked the court to overturn them.<\/span><\/p>\n China probes Meta-Manus deal<\/b><\/p>\n China <\/span>said it is investigating<\/span> Meta\u2019s $2 billion purchase of Singapore-based AI startup Manus to see if the deal complies with Beijing\u2019s export control laws. Manus, known for its AI agents, started as a China-based product called Butterfly Effect or Monica.Im but later relocated to Singapore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Apple\u2019s next CEO?<\/b><\/p>\n Apple has reportedly stepped up its succession planning in the event CEO Tim Cook steps down. One contender who\u2019s <\/span>quietly shot to the front of the pack is John Ternum, Apple\u2019s head of hardware engineers<\/span>, who keeps a relatively low profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Debt implications of Trump\u2019s new military budget<\/b><\/p>\n This week, President Donald Trump <\/span>proposed<\/span> increasing the defense budget of the U.S. to $1.5 trillion, up from the $1 trillion he initially proposed. The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget says that would increase the national debt by $5.8 trillion over the next decade, including interest costs.<\/span><\/p>\n Amazon asks employees to list accomplishments<\/b><\/p>\n Documents reviewed by <\/span>Business Insider<\/span><\/i> and sources familiar with the matter reveal that <\/span>Amazon is asking employees<\/span> to list three to five instances of their best work and the areas they plan to improve. Employees say the task is more personal than prior performance reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n S&P 500 futures<\/b> were up 0.1% this morning. The last session closed flat. <\/span>STOXX Europe 600<\/b> was up 0.43% in early trading. The U.K.\u2019s <\/span>FTSE 100<\/b> was up 0.4% in early trading. Japan\u2019s <\/span>Nikkei 225 <\/b>was up 1.61%. China\u2019s <\/span>CSI 300<\/b> was up o.45%. The South Korea<\/span> KOSPI<\/b> was up 0.75%. India\u2019s <\/span>NIFTY 50<\/b> was down 0.75%. <\/span>Bitcoin<\/b> was down to $90K.<\/span><\/p>\n Michael Bloomberg and Warren Buffett agree on advice to Gen Z: Choose vibes over money in your job search<\/span> by Sydney Lake<\/span><\/p>\n Founder of $30 billion defense tech company Anduril embraces Trump\u2019s threat to crack down: It\u2019s \u2018good to scare people sometimes\u2019<\/span> by Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez<\/span><\/p>\n Google billionaire Larry Page copies the Jeff Bezos playbook, buying a $173 million Miami compound that will save him millions in taxes<\/span> by Nick Lichtenberg<\/span><\/p>\n Verizon chief talent officer says Gen Z grads shouldn\u2019t snub retail or hospitality jobs in the current economy: \u2018Just start somewhere\u2019<\/span> by Orianna Rosa Royle<\/span><\/p>\n CEO Daily is compiled and edited by Joey Abrams, Claire Zillman and Lee Clifford.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n #Arrow #Button #Icon<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Good morning. 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