# Executive Schedule Surveys This Infographic Shows the Average Daily Routine of Influential Leaders By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-09-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-routine References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/369004/Infographic-How-Do-Influential-Leaders-Spend-Their-Time/) & [entrepreneur](http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236853) This motivational infographic displays the daily routine of the average leader, accounting for every minute of how they spend their time. Published by Entrepreneur in collaboration with the [Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-centers), the chart shows data compiled from a survey of 267 execs at the Vice President level (or higher) at 163 different Fortune 500 companies including Adobe, [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deeddiary) and [Kellogg's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrition-information-label). The Average Leader's Day might help you establish a daily routine of your own if you hope to be an influential entrepreneur one day. Waking up early appears to be an important part of the schedule, getting up at 6:15am. Making time for daily exercise before work and making a point of devoting time to personal development afterwards are also beneficial habits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Daily Routine Optimization:** The average leader's daily routine offers opportunities for innovation in scheduling and time management to enhance productivity and performance. - **Wellness and Self-development:** The emphasis on early morning exercise and personal development highlights a growing trend in the wellness and self-improvement industry. - **Data-driven Decision Making:** The compilation and analysis of data from influential leaders' schedules presents an opportunity for data-driven decision making and optimization in business processes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Productivity Tools and Apps:** The need for optimizing daily routines creates a demand for productivity tools and apps that can help individuals manage their time effectively. - **Fitness and Wellness:** The emphasis on exercise and self-care in the daily routine of leaders creates opportunities for businesses in the fitness and wellness industry. - **Data Analysis and Consulting:** Organizations can leverage the data from executive schedules to offer data analysis services and consulting for improved decision making and performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Time Insight Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifemap.md) - [Startup-Friendly Calendar Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-executive-assistants.md) - [Simple Calendar Summary Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-free-calendar-dashboard.md) - [Circadian Rhythm Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-peak-human-clock-book.md) - [Routine Planning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitnow.md) - [Efficiency-Focused Daily Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifelog.md) - [Email Workload Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inbox-report.md) - [Daily Productivity Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dailydash.md) - [Intelligent Daily Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beforesunset-ai.md)