I actually think that the economy has got some positives. It's got the market. It's got consumer confidence and it's got banks throwing - I mean central bankers throwing money at it around the world. Jack Welch bankbankercentral Change image and share on social
Strong managers who make tough decisions to cut jobs provide the only true job security in today's world. Weak managers are the problem. Weak managers destroy jobs. Jack Welch cutdecisiondestroy Change image and share on social
Don't manage - lead change before you have to. Jack Welch changeleadmanage Change image and share on social
The idea flow from the human spirit is absolutely unlimited. All you have to do is tap into that well. I don't like to use the word efficiency. It's creativity. It's a belief that every person counts. Jack Welch absolutelybeliefcount Change image and share on social
The story about GE that hasn't been told is the value of an informal place. I think it's a big thought. I don't think people have ever figured out that being informal is a big deal. Jack Welch bigdealfigure Change image and share on social
Management is all about managing in the short term, while developing the plans for the long term. Jack Welch developlongmanage Change image and share on social
A strategy is something like, an innovative new product; globalization, taking your products around the world; be the low-cost producer. A strategy is something you can touch; you can motivate people with; be number one and number two in every business. You can energize people around the message. Jack Welch businesscostenergize share on social
Willingness to change is a strength, even if it means plunging part of the company into total confusion for a while. Jack Welch changecompanyconfusion Change image and share on social
Short cycle business are being impacted by credit, and are being impacted by gasoline prices, food, distribution businesses, chemical business. Jack Welch businesschemicalcredit Change image and share on social