"If I take a 20-minute nap, I've accomplished more than anything else I would have accomplished in that time. When you're tired, your brain is not 100 percent. If you're not 100 percent, you shouldn't be making decisions."
"They said, 'We've got to get a couch in here!' They were all stressed out. Kirby's habit may come as a surprise, but the leader says taking a break keeps him fueled to run the $30.1 billion airline giant."
"Some important things I do to avoid burnout include capping my meetings at four hours a day. Instead of constantly sitting in on long-winded conversations, I'd much rather use the time to think or call others."
Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, takes 20-minute naps in his office to maintain productivity and decision-making quality. He believes that when tired, the brain is not functioning at full capacity. Kirby has consistently followed this routine throughout his career, which includes leadership roles at U.S. Airways and American Airlines. Research supports the benefits of short naps, showing improvements in alertness and mental clarity. Additionally, he limits meetings to four hours a day to allow time for thinking and reading, promoting efficiency and preventing burnout.
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