Think CEOs have crazy schedules? Try being a member of Congress. The most carefully planned itinerary can be scrambled — or even scuttled — thanks to a call from the White House, an emergency vote, or urgent negotiations across the aisle. “We have to be flexible, and everyone else has to be flexible. That’s what’s different from being a CEO and running a company,” says Congresswoman Doris Matsui.

For over 15 years, Sacramento has turned to Kelly Brothers for making sense of Wall Street and the economy, where he serves as a frequent contributor to KCRA-TV and News Radio KFBK. But that’s only part of his story.

Fire engines, medical calls, protests, academic policy, a $400 million budget, COVID-19 challenges, donor relations — this is all in a day’s work for the president of a 33,000-student and 2,000-faculty university.

Jeanne Reaves works with CEOs on both personal growth and operational improvements. Her secret for pulling it off? She’s been in their shoes.

Stan Van Vleck is head of the 12,000 acre Van Vleck ranch, a family business that dates back to 1856.

Ken Endelman, who began his career as a furniture designer, never expected to become the CEO of the largest Pilates manufacturer in the world. Here’s how he tackles his day. 

Many business leaders say they’re busy “putting out fires.” For Cindy Nichol this is not a metaphor.

Each issue, we dig into the working habits of a top executive in the Capital Region, providing insight into how they get things done.

Each issue, we dig into the working habits of a top executive in the Capital Region, providing insight into how they get things done.

Each issue, we dig into the working habits of a top executive in the Capital Region, providing insight into how they get things done.