The 1980s will seem like a walk in the park when compared to new global challenges, where annual productivity increases of 6% may not be enough. A combination of software, brains, and running harder will be needed to bring that percentage up to 8% or 9%. Jack Welch 1980sannualbrain share on social
In my lifetime, Mitt Romney is the most qualified leader I've ever seen run for the presidency of the United States. Jack Welch haveleaderlifetime Change image and share on social
If GE's strategy of investment in China is wrong, it represents a loss of a billion dollars, perhaps a couple of billion dollars. If it is right, it is the future of this company for the next century. Jack Welch billioncenturychina Change image and share on social
I've learned that mistakes can often be as good a teacher as success. Jack Welch goodhavelearn Change image and share on social
You measure your people and you take action on those that don't measure up. Jack Welch actionmeasurepeople Change image and share on social
Control your own destiny or someone else will. Jack Welch controldestiny Change image and share on social
You got to be rigorous in your appraisal system. The biggest cowards are managers who don't let people know where they stand. Jack Welch appraisalbigcoward Change image and share on social
You've got to eat while you dream. You've got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. The success of doing both. Walking and chewing gum if you will. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that. Jack Welch chewcommitmentdeliver share on social