“Extreme Productivity is the best book I’ve read on time management. Bob Pozen’s clear and readily applicable principles have better enabled me to focus on my top priorities and quickly deal with the small stuff.” — Kerwin K. Charles, Indra K. Nooyi Dean and Frederic D. Wolfe Professor of Economics, Policy, and Management at the Yale School of Management

“This short, easy-to-read book packs in a huge number of practical and useful tips on how to increase your productivity. And it is a fun read with lots of personal anecdotes—for example, you’ll learn why Bob eats bananas for breakfast. But you will also be able to make immediate adjustments to how you work to be more ef?cient, gaining time back in your day to focus on your personal life as well.” — Carolyn Everson, vice president of the Global Business Group at Facebook

“Personal productivity requires you to focus on the most important tasks rather than spending your time on busy work or small wins. If you want to learn how to raise your game, look no further than Extreme Productivity.” — David Calhoun, president and CEO of the Boeing Company; former chair and CEO of Nielsen

"Read this book if you want to learn how to run ef?cient and effective meetings—or how to avoid them altogether. Bob really knows how to lead a discussion, get the group engaged, and drive to a consensus on what to do.” — J. Michael Cook, former chair and CEO of Deloitte

“This book is a must-read for overwhelmed professionals. It gives you tips and tools to accomplish more on a daily basis and to make better choices about your career.” — Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky, former United States trade representative; partner at WilmerHale

“It’s impossible to get ahead in today’s knowledge economy without knowing how to read, write, and speak effectively. Pozen’s tips on these three subjects alone are enough to make Extreme Productivity required reading for professionals—and aspiring professionals—of all levels.” — Shirley Ann Jackson, president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; former chair of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (1995–1999)

“Filled with useful recommendations on a wide variety of topics, this book will find adherents at every level of the company org chart.” — Publishers Weekly

“Pozen’s insights on traveling effectively, embracing change, and balancing home and work are particularly valuable. . . . An excellent how-to on personal productivity.” — Booklist

“Bob Pozen—Harvard Business School lecturer, prolific author, financial-industry heavyweight—tackles more in a month than you manage in a year.” — Fast Company

“I believe that everyone will find at least one section of the book that will resonate with them. Extreme Productivity is the essential guide to investing our time wisely.” — Newsweek

“Extreme Productivity is filled with such sage advice and pragmatism. . . . The book is populated with practical, real-world anecdotes. . . . For companies to have more effective boards, they will need to change with the times. A good place to start is to read Extreme Productivity.” — Huffington Post