The record results for the third quarter once again demonstrate the ability of GE's diverse mix of leading global businesses to deliver top-line growth, increased margins and strong cash generation.

An overburdened, overstretched executive is the best executive, because he or she doesn't have the time to meddle, to deal in trivia, to bother people.

One of the jobs of a manager is to instill confidence, pump confidence into your people. And when you've got somebody who's raring to go and you can smell it and feel it, give 'em that shot.

If you're not in Germany, you're not in Europe. And if you're not in Asia, you're nowhere.

Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.

Every great leader has a generosity gene.

Cash is king. Get every drop of cash you can get and hold onto it.