For Sachin Jain, MD—President and CEO of SCAN Group and a former Obama Administration advisor—staying grounded means more than just good leadership. It’s about three daily rituals that help him stay sharp, centered, and connected.

Masala Chai, Made Simple

💡 Cost: ~$10 for a box of comfort

"I'm very much obsessed with a new chai mixture called Tea2Go."

Sachin starts his day with a sensory ritual that connects him to his roots. Tea2Go, a ready-made masala chai mix, brings him back to family kitchens and his mother’s warm brews. He swears by its taste—not because he’s paid to, but because it delivers a daily dose of familiarity.

Pro Tips:

• Try Tea2Go if you're craving a nostalgic chai fix—no stovetop mastery required.
• Make the first cup a phone-free moment. Let it set the tone.
• Don’t underestimate the emotional lift of a familiar flavor.

ChatGPT as Chief of Staff

💡 Cost: Free to $20/month, but invaluable return

"ChatGPT is increasingly becoming part of my life."

Far from a novelty, Sachin uses large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT as daily productivity partners. As a physician-executive, he’s betting on AI fluency as the next essential leadership skill—and he’s walking the walk.

"The value of it to me as an executive, as a leader, is going way up."

Pro Tips:

• Test LLMs with small tasks: drafts, summaries, brainstorming.
• See it as an augmentation tool, not a replacement.
• Invest time learning the ropes now—AI-native leadership is coming.

Calls to the Inner Circle

💡 Cost: Just your time—and maybe some humility

"A phone call to someone in my board of directors—my personal board of directors."

For Sachin, daily connection isn’t always about networking—it’s about grounding. His “board” includes old friends, mentors, and colleagues from his Brigham and Harvard days. They provide wisdom, perspective, and accountability when it matters most.

Pro Tips:

• Build your own “board”—mentors and peers who see the full you.
• Make the check-ins habitual, not just crisis-driven.
• Choose folks who challenge and affirm you in equal measure.

Rooted in Rituals

None of these habits are flashy. But they are deeply personal, and practiced with intention. For Sachin, they provide clarity in complexity—and connection in a world that moves fast.

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