383. Renown Global Consultant Ram Charan talks with Tom Loarie about How to Manage and Thrive in Inflationary Times, and more

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Ram Charan, Fortune Magazine’s “most influential global consultant alive,” whose client list is literally a Who's Who of well-recognized global innovators and business titans. His 30 books have sold more than 4 million copies, in more than a dozen languages. As a world-renowned business consultant, author and speaker, hailed by The Economic Times as the world's most influential business consultant and with a career spanning more than 40 years, Ram continues to provide unparalleled insights and practical solutions globally to top companies, CEOs, and boards, including Toyota, Bank of America and Novartis. Known for his ability to cut through complexity and address core business issues, Ram's real-world advice is not only relevant but also actionable from Day One. In this episode we delve into Ram's vision for businesses navigating today's chaotic landscape, drawing from his extensive experience and unmatched expertise. In this episode you will learn: The importance of the U.S. dollar and its impact on costs down to the local shoe shop.  Why inflation of at least 4% will stick with us. The difference between business leaders in India vs U.S. Why India is on fire economically. What Tik Tok symbolism means to all of us. Why we need to focus on the gifts God gave to us. The importance of learning and curiosity to success in today's world. AI and why we all should take a one week course to learn the fundamentals. The switch from engineering to math. The importance of business savvy and why it is lacking in the U.S. SHOW NOTES: RAM CHARAN: BIO: BIO: Ram Charan BOOKS: Three of Ram Charan's books were Wall Street Journal bestsellers and Execution, co-authored with former Honeywell CEO Larry Bossidy, spent more than 150 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Here is a list of some of Charan's books, you'll find more when you click on any of the books below: Leading Through Inflation: And Recession and Stagflation, by Ram Charan and Geri Willigan Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age, by Ram Charan Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, by Larry Bossidy and Ram Charan What the CEO Wants You to Know, Expanded and Updated: How Your Company Really Works, by Ram Charan Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way, by Ram Charan, Dennis Carey, Michael Useem WEBSITE: Ram-Charan.com BLOG: https://ram-charan.com/blog/ LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/ram-charan-s-corporate-advice-6997950667722006528/