SaaStr · 2015-08-06 · 3954d

Work Hours for Executive Leadership: Director to CEO Level

Jason Lemkin shares insights on work hours expectations for executives at various levels, noting that as a founder-CEO he averaged 50 hours in the office per week during normal times, but worked beyond standard hours during critical periods like month-end closures and product releases. He emphasizes that the mental burden of leadership extends far beyond office hours, with founders thinking about business challenges constantly.

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Office Hours Per Week

50hours

average

founder-CEO during non-travel weeks