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3 Proven Keys to Peak Productivity from Top CEOs

What are your tips for maximizing productivity?

Los Angeles traffic is infamous—I live less than 5 miles from the office, yet it can take 45 minutes. I turn this time into an advantage by listening to podcasts on daily news, health, and scientific developments relevant to our business.
—Rob Fried, CEO of ChromaDex Corp

The foundation of my productivity is tracking how I spend my time and planning my day in advance—wake-up, meals, work, meetings, exercise, kids, lunch with my wife. As the saying goes, “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
—Daniel Griggs, Founder and CEO of ATX Web Designs

Each morning, I review my to-do list, zero in on high-value tasks, and allocate time for strategic thinking and team collaboration. A clear prioritization framework empowers me to say “no” to distractions outside core business priorities.
—Lynn Perkins, CEO and Co-founder of UrbanSitter