This edition of Modern CEO explores how executives spend their time, focusing on inclusive leadership approaches. Nine CEOs from various industries shared insights into their daily schedules and priorities. A significant finding is that CEOs heavily prioritize interactions with their direct reports and senior leadership teams. Many leaders dedicate a substantial portion of their week to one-on-one sessions and strategic discussions with their top executives.Customers also emerge as a major focus for these CEOs, with some combining client interactions with field time alongside sales teams. This direct customer engagement helps test ideas and keeps leaders informed about the business. Some CEOs allocate as much as 40% of their time to customer-facing activities, a contrast to older research. A smaller but notable amount of time, typically 5% to 15%, is reserved for reflection, reading, and unstructured thinking.However, for some, "exploration" includes significant hands-on building and development within their companies. Artificial intelligence is seen as a valuable tool for synthesizing information and accelerating decision-making. CEOs believe AI can further assist in optimizing time allocation, ensuring it aligns with uniquely CEO-level responsibilities and strategic thinking. The question remains not just about fitting more into the day, but about dedicating time to critical, judgment-requiring conversations.