Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
The Quick Take podcast provides concise and actionable tips to help executives and leaders, like you, tackle the thorny and complex challenges that affect us daily. By leveraging their experience and relationship with other global leaders, our hosts provide suggestions that are based on their deep experience as leaders and coaches but also pressure tested in boardrooms everywhere because they asked their friends….(almost). Hosted by James Capps and Susie Tomenchok. Episodes release weekly on Thursdays.
Quick Take | Tips to Help Executives and Leaders Grow
Is a 3AM Wake-Up the Secret to Great Leadership?
We’ve all heard the stories: the most successful leaders wake up at 3AM, journal, cold plunge, and run six miles before sunrise. But… is that actually what makes them great? In this episode, we challenge the myth of the “perfect morning routine” and ask what really supports strong leadership.
Susie and James explore the small, intentional habits that shape their mornings—and why the best routine might be the one that works for you. From breaking the email-first habit to choosing when (and how) to move your body, this is a refreshing, honest conversation about how to start your day with clarity instead of chaos.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
- Why a rigid routine isn’t required for effective leadership.
- The value of creating a buffer between waking up and jumping into work.
- How to design a morning ritual that actually supports your energy and focus.
CONNECT WITH SUSIE:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/susietomenchok/
CONNECT WITH JAMES:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/capps/
