I was never the smartest guy in the room. From the first person I hired, I was never the smartest guy in the room. And that's a big deal. And if you're going to be a leader - if you're a leader and you're the smartest guy in the world - in the room, you've got real problems. Jack Welch bigdealguy share on social
If you don't have a competitive advantage, don't compete. Jack Welch advantagecompetecompetitive Change image and share on social
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 essence of competitiveness is liberated when we make people believe that what they think and do is important - and then get out of their way while they do it. Jack Welch competitivenessessenceimportant 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
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
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
