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.
Metrics in this report
Office Hours Per Week
50hours
average
founder-CEO during non-travel weeks