【商業智慧】美國運通CEO Stephen Squeri的一天行程表 A Day in the Life of American Express CEO, Stephen Squeri
美國運通，這家以「黑卡」著稱、享譽全球的金融巨擘，從2015年面臨重大衝擊，如接班人因疾去世、與Costco結束合作關係，以至Stephen Squeri在2018年接任，一直都是話題焦點。
當初Squeri的上任受到質疑，但他用5年時間證明了自己的能力。在他的帶領下，美國運通股價飆升近80%，他的年薪更達到了4800萬美元，成為美國S&P 500指數的頂尖收入者。
Squeri每天早上5點45分起床，短短15分鐘就出門。雖然每天工作長達17小時，他仍堅持在辦公室的運動至少30分鐘，為自己注入活力。
以下是他的一天行程表:
5:45 - 起床
6:00 - 上班，並在車上閱讀 email
6:45 - 在辦公室的健身單車運動30分鐘鍛鍊身體，以水果及茶當早餐
8:00 - 開始當天的會議
12:00 - 辦公桌上吃沙拉
12:30-17:30 - 更多的會議及其他工作，包括去茶水間吃下午茶、在員工面前露臉，以此打破一整天的單調行程
17:30-19:30 - 回家途中接電話，然後吃晚餐
19:30-22:30 - 回覆150-200封客戶電郵
22:30-23:30 - 睡前放鬆1小時
除了日常工作，Squeri更將3小時時間用於回覆150-200封客戶的電郵。他說：「我會一封封閱讀並回覆電子郵件，因為我們是一家會員制度的公司，怎麼可能忽略他們？」這不僅僅是一句口號，他每天投注大量時間回應客戶的郵件，確保每一位客戶的需求都被關注和滿足。他強調，他盡量避免在星期五晚上工作，但在周日花大約 5 小時來準備下星期公事。
領導者如何透過堅持與努力，不僅領導企業走向更高峰，更為自己和顧客創造了無限可能。無論在什麼位置，都需要全心投入、持續努力。只有這樣，我們才能達到真正的成功
American Express, globally renowned as the company behind the "black card", has consistently been in the limelight. From facing significant challenges in 2015, such as the passing of a designated successor and the termination of their partnership with Costco, to the appointment of Stephen Squeri as CEO in 2018.
Initially, Squeri's appointment was met with skepticism, but he proved his capabilities over five years. Under his leadership, American Express' stock price soared nearly 80%, and his annual salary reached $48 million, making him one of the top earners in the U.S. S&P 500 Index.
Squeri wakes up at 5:45 a.m. every day and is out the door within 15 minutes. Despite working up to 17 hours daily, he ensures he exercises for at least 30 minutes in the office to keep himself energized.
Here's his daily schedule:
5:45 - Wake up
6:00 - Head to work, reading emails on the drive
6:45 - 30 minutes of exercise on the office stationary bike; has fruits and tea for breakfast
8:00 - Start of the day's meetings
12:00 - Salad lunch at his desk
12:30-17:30 - More meetings and various tasks, including tea breaks, and making appearances in front of employees to break the monotony
17:30-19:30 - Takes calls on his way home, then dinner
19:30-22:30 - Responds to 150-200 client emails
22:30-23:30 - Relaxation hour before sleep
Beyond his daily tasks, Squeri dedicates 3 hours to responding to 150-200 customer emails. He states, "I read and respond to every email because we're a membership-based company; how could we possibly ignore them?" This isn't just a slogan for him. He spends significant time daily ensuring every customer's needs are addressed and met. He emphasizes trying not to work on Friday nights but dedicates around 5 hours on Sunday to prepare for the upcoming week.
The narrative underscores how leaders, through dedication and hard work, not only steer their companies towards greater heights but also create endless possibilities for themselves and their clients. No matter the role, total commitment and continuous effort are essential. Only in this way can true success be achieved.