This book is a practical, no-fluff guide for executives leading companies backed by private equity, offering a detailed roadmap for thriving under the unique pressures of PE ownership. It demystifies the unspoken expectations investors have—like hitting aggressive growth targets, delivering consistent EBITDA gains, and building high-performance teams on tight timelines. With tactical frameworks, real-life anecdotes, and operator-tested strategies, it shows how to turn intense scrutiny into opportunity and build a re-investable leadership brand.