The CEO job is relentless. The demands never end, the decisions never stop, and everyone is watching. If you don't manage yourself intentionally, the job will consume you—and you'll become a worse leader as a result.

The best CEOs I know are ruthless about protecting their time and energy. They know that their judgment, creativity, and presence are their most valuable assets—and those assets degrade when depleted.

In this topic, you'll learn to manage your calendar like a CEO, build routines that sustain performance, handle the loneliness and pressure of the role, and maintain the perspective and balance that make you a better leader.