Tim Van Mieghem, Founding Partner of The ProAction Group, is celebrating extraordinary global success following the launch of his new book, Shocking Profit: Cash in on Your Company’s Hidden Value, Grow Leaders, and Spark a Transformation That Changes Everything. The book became a #1 International Best-Seller within 28 hours, earning bestseller status in the U.S., Canada, and Germany across 86 categories, with 28 of them ranking #1.
This rapid rise underscores the urgent need for leaders, CEOs, private equity investors, and operations teams to rethink the untapped value hiding inside their own organizations - a core theme at the heart of Van Mieghem’s work. “For decades, we’ve helped businesses find shocking profit - tens of millions they didn’t realize they already had,” says Van Mieghem. “This book gives every leader the ability to see hidden value, get curious, and empower teams to bring it forward.”
A Book Built on Real-World Transformation
As Founding Partner at The ProAction Group, Van Mieghem and his team work with North American middle-market companies ($20M–$200M in revenue) to not only improve operations but transform cultures. Their mission is rooted in a simple yet powerful philosophy: everyone matters, and everyone has value to contribute.
Shocking Profit pulls back the curtain on that mission, offering real client stories and practical tools for identifying operational leaks, unleashing team potential, and creating high-performing organizations built on curiosity, continuous improvement, and shared leadership.
Readers will discover:
- The hidden profit buried inside everyday processes
- How small changes can generate massive results
- Ways to empower employees to solve problems and lead
- A roadmap for building entrepreneurial, resilient teams
- The mindset shifts required to spark meaningful transformation
A Message of Curiosity, Courage, and Action
Throughout the book and interview series, Van Mieghem emphasizes a mindset that has shaped his decades-long consulting career:
“Get curious. Go to where the work is being done. Observe, listen, and let go of ego. You’ll be shocked by what you learn.”
His practical guidance includes:
- Ask better questions - “Why are we doing it this way?”
- Build the business case - quantify the opportunity and vision
- Empower others - resist the urge to drive every change yourself
According to Van Mieghem, most companies unknowingly step over enormous value. His mission is to help leaders see it - and inspire their teams to grow through uncovering it.
More Than Profit: A Commitment to People
While Shocking Profit is filled with financial wins, Van Mieghem says the real joy is in developing people:
“We might be hired to improve profit, but what stays with me is helping workers realize what they’re capable of. Every company is really in the business of developing leaders.”
What’s Next for Tim Van Mieghem
With the book now a global bestseller, Van Mieghem continues to share the message through speaking engagements, client transformations, and ongoing work with The ProAction Group. He is also preparing additional case studies and leadership resources to accompany the book in 2025.
Shocking Profit is available at: Amazon.com and ShockingProfit.com
About Tim Van Mieghem
Tim Van Mieghem is the Founding Partner of The ProAction Group, a consulting firm dedicated to helping companies uncover hidden value, reduce risk, and build entrepreneurial, accountable teams. He is a speaker, business advisor, and author whose work has transformed hundreds of organizations.
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