Synopses & Reviews
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"What the CEO Wants You to Know is a book that should be read by everyone-from the newest recruit to the most seasoned senior manager." Jac Nasser, CEO and President, Ford Motor Company
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"These ideas help simplify complexity and provide a lifetime of value. What the CEO Wants You to Know is a gem of a book." Larry Bossidy, former Chairman and CEO, AlliedSignal
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"This is a book that's been needed for years. Ram Charan shares the secret to finding your way in the business world and making your career more meaningful." Chad Holliday, Chairman and CEO, Dupont
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"Reading this book is like putting on a pair of glasses-suddenly the guts of the business are crystal clear." Dave Robino, Vice Chairman, Gateway Computer
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"Finally, a book that shows how business really works." Bob Nardelli, President and CEO, GE Power Systems
About the Author
Ram Charan is a highly sought adviser to CEOs and senior executives in companies ranging from start-ups to the Fortune 500, including GE, Ford, DuPont, EDS, Universal Studios, and Verizon. He is the author of Boards That Work and the coauthor of Every Business Is a Growth Business and E-Board Strategies. Dr. Charan has written numerous articles for Harvard Business Review and other publications, including the Fortune cover story "Why CEOs Fail."He has a D.B.A and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and has taught at Harvard and Northwestern. He won the best teacher award at Northwestern's Kellogg School and was recently elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources.