“Ram Charan spots the issue managers care about most—then shows them how to conquer it and win.”

—Geoff Colvin, Fortune

“Ram Charan has done it again! No one brings more business savvy and practical advice for turning ideas into action and desired results than Mr. Charan. Every day is Monday morning for profitable growth. Monday morning starts today—A MUST READ!”

—Doug Green, partner in charge, Leadership Development, KPMG, LLP

“Here is the book CEOs have been waiting for: a fresh reconceptualization of what sustainable growth looks like in today’s hyper-competitive world and a practical ‘how-to’ program for achieving it. Ram Charan is one of the keenest minds on the global business scene. In this book, he draws once again on his uniquely broad and deep wealth of experience.”

—William T. Solomon, chairman, Austin Industries

“The most telling insight ever written about how to grow revenues and why organizations fail to do it. This is the book Ram always promised to write and it is his best book ever.”

—Tom Curley, former president and publisher of USA Today

“Ram makes it clear that growth is a constantly achievable result for an organization that is properly focused and empowered. He reminds us that our job is to provide the organization with the vision and confidence to deliver it.”

—Gary Mulloy, chairman and CEO of ADVO

“In our unstable world of today, achieving sustainable and profitable revenue growth is not easy. Bringing it down to earth with your own practical set of relevant and actionable priorities is hard work. This is where Ram helps to focus. And it pays off: improved bottom line and energy, personal growth for the people involved, creating value for your company.”

—Michael Wisbrun, executive vice president,
KLM Cargo, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

“In maximizing long-term shareholder return, consistent earnings and dividend growth, as well as revenue growth, are mandated by investors. If earning growth is simply based on improving expense productivity, investors question and discount the sustainability of future earnings growth. Investors demand and reward profitable revenue growth. In Profitable Growth Is Everyone’s Business, Ram Charan clearly articulates the competitive advantages that can be achieved with ‘good growth.’ Successfully executing the ten tools detailed in the book, differentiable value can be effectively delivered to both clients and shareholders.”

—Edward J. Brown III, chairman and CEO,
Banc of America Securities, LLC

“Ram reorients thinking about growth to small day-to-day changes. His focus on collaboration with customers is critical to growth. The implementation guide is practical.”

—Chad Holliday, chairman and CEO of DuPont

“This book brings you back to reality, and at the same time gives you hope. It is practical advice that shows how much control you have over the growth of your business. It is in the consistency of day-to-day execution that you build the backbone of a great company.”

—Maria Luisa Ferre Rangel, president and CEO
of El Nuevo Dia, San Juan, Puerto Rico

“Achievement of profitable growth is now attainable for everyone who follows the practical advice of Dr. Ram Charan. Putting this book into the hands of leaders throughout an organization will make profitable, organic, and sustainable growth become everyone’s business . . . a prerequisite to building shareholder value.”

—Jim Keyes, president and CEO, 7-Eleven, Inc.

“In bringing the importance of execution to the forefront, Ram’s insight and knowledge have become invaluable for the global business community. This book expands on his management principles for profitable growth and reinforces Ram’s position as a leading thought leader for business in the 21st century.”

—Jack Mollen, senior vice president, Human Resources, EMC Corporation

“In an industry where 3 to 5 percent growth is top quartile, we are always looking for creative ways to get the most from our existing assets, while also looking for the next big growth area. In Profitable Growth Is Everyone’s Business, Ram Charan outlines a number of internal and external obstacles to growth, then shows managers at all levels how to overcome these obstacles and create profitable growth in their businesses. He points out the importance of hitting ‘singles and doubles,’ creating a continuous improvement mind-set throughout your organization, and maintaining a disciplined and accountable approach to growth. This book will provide valuable insight to any manager committed to profitable growth.”

—J. J. Mulva, president and CEO, ConocoPhillips

“A growth agenda is on the top of every CEO’s mind . . . and Ram’s simple but on-the-mark tools for building a company-wide ‘growth culture’ are invaluable.”

—Joseph M. Tucci, president and CEO, EMC Corporation