Thank you for visiting my website built to make accessible and to organize my writings and research on the search for profitable growth, and its predictable pitfalls and best practices. Just a few quick thoughts as background.

Why did I set this up? 

        I recently retired as a partner at Bain & Company where I spent 35 years, 25 as head of the Global Strategy Practice, I wanted to create a single place where people can easily access the key writings and research of my career (nearly all done with my co-author and colleague James Allen). These writings are born of over two decades of studying the root causes and predictable crises that organizations face in their quest to grow and sustain themselves. It is a topic of increasing importance in our hyper competitive and fast changing world.

        I am often asked about this work, starting with the book Profit from the Core (about self-awareness and the power of focus) and running through The Founder’s Mentality (the “inner game” of growth strategy). I wanted a simple place for people to go to access

What is on this site?

        The site contains a curated set of materials, or links and references to materials, on the search for profitable growth and the key lessons learned starting with our first book Profit from the Core, and running through the most recent book (thus far) The Founder’s Mentality. Together, I believe it constitutes a pretty comprehensive way of looking at the best practices and most common pitfalls of growth strategy.

        You will also find links to other resources, such as the free and extensive site offered by Bain & Company: www.foundersmentality.com

What if I have a question for you or want to get in contact?

        There is a message section on the site that you can use to ask questions or get in touch.

Thanks again for visiting and for your interest in my work

Chris Zook