Start Your Day Like a Boss: What CEOs Listen to on Their Commutes
Welcome to the CEO Diet, a monthly series in Bloomberg Businessweek, where executives from around the world tell us how they manage their time in and out of the office. Among the topics they've discussed are their favorite go-to snacks, ways to win the weekend, exercise routines a nd fashion uniforms.
This month we asked the bosses what they're listening to when they commute to and from work and other destinations. Of course the answers include lots of podcasts, on subjects from current events to finance to a behind-the-scenes look at Formula One. But there are also plenty of music playlists in a wide range of genres. And don't underestimate the power of a good audiobook.
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