Recently, David Kiger began sharing the things he has learned over his 20 years at the company’s helm on his blog. One of those lessons was the importance of taking vacation time as a CEO.

1. By : David Kiger

2. Overview
 Supply chain executive David Kiger knows
a few things about leading a company.
 After starting Worldwide Express in a spare
room with $5,000, he has grown the
business into a $500 million player in the
shipping industry.
 Recently, David Kiger began sharing the
things he has learned over his 20 years at
the company’s helm on his blog.
 One of those lessons was the importance
of taking vacation time as a CEO.

3. Why vacationing can be difficult
as a CEO
 CEOs face extensive pressures, and for
many, it can be difficult to break away
from the office.
 Even when they do take vacations,
some executives stay in contact with
their companies, fearing that their
businesses might founder without them.

4. The importance of taking
vacation time as a CEO
 However, taking time off and getting away
from the business can allow a CEO to
return recharged, with a fresh eye.
 It can also give the executive the chance to
learn from other businesses, such as a
great restaurant or hotel enjoyed during a
trip.
 Perhaps most importantly, letting the
company run on its own for a little while is
one way of testing the effectiveness of
policy and workplace culture.