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US Polo Assn. CEO sets strict 5:30 PM cutoff, no weekend texts

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J. Michael Prince, CEO of U.S. Polo Assn., has implemented strict work-life balance boundaries, including leaving the office by 5:30 p.m. and avoiding weekend communication with his team unless it's an emergency. This shift comes after Prince experienced the negative effects of consistently working 90-hour weeks and all-nighters earlier in his career. He now prioritizes personal time for family, rest, and rejuvenation, recognizing that a long career requires sustainable habits rather than constant overwork. AI

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US Polo Assn. CEO sets strict 5:30 PM cutoff, no weekend texts

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Orianna Rosa Royle ·

    He used to work 90-hour weeks and lost ‘years’ of his life. Now the US Polo Assn. CEO clocks off at 5:30 p.m. and won’t text his team on weekends

    The U.S. Polo Assn. boss isn't the only CEO with boundaries: Netflix's cofounder kept a 5 p.m. Tuesday cutoff, while JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon takes all his PTO.

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