Wake Up. Speak Up. Level Up.
“Win the morning, win the day.”
— Tim Ferriss
Welcome back to The Leader’s Brew—your favorite weekly infusion of modern leadership with a kick of realness. This week, we’re talking morning routines, green flags, silent CEOs, and why it might be time to redefine what “enough” looks like.
🔥 What’s Brewing?
🔹 10 Morning Routines from Top CEOs
From Tim Cook’s 4:30 a.m. start to Sundar Pichai’s news-and-tea ritual—here’s how the world’s most intense minds begin their day. Spoiler: most of them don’t scroll Instagram first thing.
🦉 Professor Perch stretches at sunrise: “Discipline is the new dopamine.”
🔹 3 Questions to Ask If You Want a Promotion
So… you want to move up. But are you asking the right questions—or just crossing your fingers and hoping your boss reads minds? These 3 prompts will help you lead the conversation like a pro.
🐧 Aspen, whispering into his iced matcha: “Is it okay to ask for a raise if I still use emojis in emails?”
Do you feel passed over for leadership roles and promotions?
You’re not invisible. But leadership doesn’t always knock—sometimes you’ve got to nudge the door.
⚡️ Get sharp weekly reads on visibility, growth, and confidence that help clinch that promotion
🔹 Zuckerberg’s No 1-on-1s Management Style
Meta’s CEO doesn’t do 1-on-1s. Instead, he runs the company via a tight, empowered core team. Could this work for you—or does your team need that FaceTime?
Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Meta
🔹 Artificial Diligence, Not Just AI
AI is cool, but what about actual follow-through?
This piece makes the case that what we often label as Artificial intelligence is more accurately described as “artificial diligence”- systems that perform tasks with consistency and speed but lack true understanding, creativity or ethical judgment. The uniquely human qualities of insight, context, and imagination are still a leader’s superpower.
🍵 Try a New Blend?
🔹 The 3 Green Flags of Meaningful Work
Forget red flags. This piece celebrates what to look for in a job that feeds your soul, not just your inbox.
🏡 Home Brew Aroma
🔹 When Is Enough... Enough?
More titles, more money, more metrics. It never ends—unless you end it. This reflective read reminds us that “enough” is a moving target. And only you can set it.
“Turns out, peace is a choice. Not a milestone.” - Aspen
💬 Let’s Brew Together
When did you realize your definition of success needed a rewrite?
Send us your “when is enough enough” story. We’ll feature one in a future issue.
🧭 Final Tasting Notes
☑️ Try one new morning habit this week
☑️ Ask better questions if you want to grow
☑️ Don’t fear visibility—own it
☑️ Trust > Time in 1-on-1s
☑️ Define your version of enough
Next week: The Confidence Myth—Why Great Leaders Still Doubt Themselves.
Until then—stay clear, stay grounded, and stay caffeinated.
— The Leader’s Brew Team
(With Professor Perch & Aspen—currently arguing if “green flags” should include good lighting and snacks)