FOR CEO’S, VACATIONS ARE

VITAL AND USEFUL

By : David Kiger

Overview Supply chain executive David Kiger knows a

few things about leading a company. After starting Worldwide Express in a spare

room with $5,000, he has grown the business into a $500 million player in the shipping industry.

Recently, David Kiger began sharing the things he has learned over his 20 years at the company’s helm on his blog.

One of those lessons was the importance of taking vacation time as a CEO.

Why vacationing can be difficult as a CEO

CEOs face extensive pressures, and for many, it can be difficult to break away from the office.

Even when they do take vacations, some executives stay in contact with their companies, fearing that their businesses might founder without them.

The importance of taking vacation time as a CEO

However, taking time off and getting away from the business can allow a CEO to return recharged, with a fresh eye.

It can also give the executive the chance to learn from other businesses, such as a great restaurant or hotel enjoyed during a trip.

Perhaps most importantly, letting the company run on its own for a little while is one way of testing the effectiveness of policy and workplace culture.