Good leaders have a generosity gene.

I never put myself out there as an employment agency.

A good leader remains focused. Controlling your destination is better than being controlled by it

GE's businesses turned in a terrific first quarter. Our products and services are being well received in unusually robust global markets.

I think every leader has an obligation - the absolute obligation - to treat everyone fairly. But they also have the obligation to treat everyone differently. Because people aren't all the same, and the last thing you ever want to do, in my opinion, is let the best in your organization be treated like the worst in your organization. It does nothing for your future.

If your CFO is more important than your CHRO (Chief Human Resource Officer) you're nuts!

People always overestimate how complex business is. This isn't rocket science. We've chosen one of the world's simplest professions.