Jack Welch

Jack Welch is perhaps the greatest corporate leader of the 20th century. When he first became CEO of General Electric in 1981, the company was worth $12 billion. Twenty years later, it was worth a total of $280 billion. Welch revolutionized GE's entire corporate culture with his distinctive, highly personal management style. The appreciation of each of his 500 managers, the commitment to an informal but driven work style, and the encouragement of candour were all part of the Welch approach. Following John Harvey-Jones's 'Making It Happen' and 'Troubleshooter,' Jack has already become the businessman's bible for the 21st century — an inspiration for a new generation of corporate players.