Favorite to-do list system : Oldschool pen and notebook . “ Every day , I update an ongoing list of action items that I need to accomplish . … Once I finish a task and check it off , I go straight to the next one .”
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The one thing he tries to do every day : “ Every day , I try to connect with at least one of my three ( grown-up ) kids to stay updated on their lives . … Talking to them always energizes me .” |
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Surprising item in his office : “ I loved old fashioneds , so I have a bar in my home office stocked with great bourbons , so that I can make a quick drink on a special occasion , such as to celebrate a successful project … or to celebrate a personal or family milestone .” ( We ’ ll drink to that .) |
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Orange County Register , CalMatters and the Capitol Morning Report . He quickly scans breaking news and flags articles to read later in the day . “ I never want a client to read something before me .”
8:30AM - Listens to country music while commuting from his home in Sierra Oaks to his office downtown . The firm is on a hybrid model — Tuesdays and Thursdays in the office and the rest remote .
9AM - Staff meeting . Before the meat and potatoes of client updates and key milestones , the first 10 to 15 minutes are largely social . “ I always think that ’ s super important to keep the team connected .”
10AM - Meets with Managing Director Julie Phillips to discuss all aspects of the business — which often is about staffing , talent acquisition ( the firm is growing ) and matching resources to clients .
12:30PM - Lunch at his desk ( often from across-the-street House Kitchen & Bar ) while devouring the latest news and saved articles from the morning .
1PM - Client calls , emails and work . These could be to discuss new scopes of work ( such as creating more video content ), prepare for a press conference , or business development for future relationships .
3PM - One-on-one meetings with the leadership team .
4PM - Administrative work , such as reviewing contracts and new business proposals . Returns calls and ties up loose ends .
6PM - Exercise — walks for an hour in the neighborhood while listening to music ; if he doesn ’ t have an hour he ’ ll hit the Peloton “ for as long as I can .” a streaming show ( such as “ Ozark ” or “ Succession ”), or UCLA college basketball — both he and Kellie are alumni .
9PM - Final review of emails to ensure he ’ s caught up , then a quick skim of Twitter for any breaking news .
10PM - Watches local news .
11PM - Gets ready for bed while watching the monologue on “ The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon .”
11:30PM - Heads to sleep .
Jeff Wilser is the author of seven books , most recently “ Becoming a Firefighter ,” from Simon & Schuster ’ s Masters at Work series . On Twitter @ jeffwilser .
11:30PM - Meets with CFO Jennifer Kifer to discuss projections and numbers , and to physically sign checks . “ One thing I decided when I started this business is that I will never concede the signing checks piece ,” he says , laughing . “ I ’ ll go through and sign them one by one .”
7PM - Dinner with his wife Kellie , or if she ’ s not in town , a business dinner — such as taking out members of the leadership team , consultants , or talent he ’ s trying to recruit .
8PM - Relaxes with Kellie ; this might mean watching the Los Angeles Angels ,
Each issue , we dig into the working habits of a top executive in the Capital Region , providing insight into how they get things done .
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