{
  "id": 15065090,
  "title": "ServiceNow CFO says leaders working 14 hours and getting 4 hours of sleep set a ‘terrible example’ for their employees",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/servicenow-cfo-says-leaders-working-14-hours-and-getting-4-hours-of",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-16T23:02:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fortune",
    "slug": "fortune",
    "url": "https://fortune.com/2026/10/16/servicenow-cfo-says-leaders-rest-work-life-balance-athletes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Corporate leaders often view business projects as akin to sporting competitions, aiming to complete tasks successfully and uphold workplace standards. Despite the growing recognition of rest and recovery's importance in athletics, its value in the business setting has yet to be fully embraced. At the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit in Santa Barbara, Calif., ServiceNow CFO Gina Mastantuono highlighted this discrepancy. She lamented that despite the sports world's growing acknowledgment of the benefits of rest, many business leaders still perpetuate detrimental overworking attitudes. \"There's always been this idea—working 14 hours a day and sleeping only four hours means you're the hardest worker and deserve the most recognition,\" Mastantuono stated. This mentality, she emphasized, serves as a poor example for those around them. Scientific research consistently supports the notion that work-life balance and setting boundaries are crucial for better sleep, improved mental health, and overall life satisfaction. Mastantuono stressed that rest is integral to performance, likening muscle growth to recovery after physical exertion. She observed personal improvements in her work-life balance and leadership capabilities through prioritizing rest. This includes better listening skills, maintaining composure under pressure, and ultimately, leading more effectively. Even Olympic medalist Janet Evans, who understands the critical role of recovery in sports competitions, has needed reminders about the importance of taking breaks. Evans shared an anecdote about LA28 CEO Reynold Hoover, a decorated ex-U.S. Army Lieutenant General, who uses military terminology in his workplace interactions. When Hoover advised an individual not to overexert themselves, Evans recalled the general's reassurance that everyone would figure things out.",
  "summary": "“Recovery is part of the performance,” ServiceNow president and CFO Gina Mastantuono said.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}