Jack Welch was the legendary CEO of General Electric, the venerable US blue chipper started by the crazed hair and brilliant mind of Thomas Edison. GE has stood the test of time and is the gold-standard for companies when it comes to longevity, stability and growth. GE continues to be prime business school discussion as they have transformed their business lines, turning themselves into basically a hedge-fund masquerading as a normal company. Their massive amounts of commercial paper have huge effects in the short-term debt world. The book chronicles Jack Welch's rise to CEO, vision and implementation of change on a grand scale, and continued guidance of GE at the forefront of American business. We learn all about Welch, from his intensity and Darwinian outlook to his dexterity at navigating bureaucracy and unwavering commitment to excellence. I had never read any book on Welch, so this detailed look at one of the best business minds our country has seen was wonderful. Welch displayed countless qualities of a leader of a company, well-spoken and blunt, willingness to bring anything up for discussion and bullheaded determination to get the facts, the relevant facts for any decision.
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