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

We know where most of the creativity, the innovation, the stuff that drives productivity lies - in the minds of those closest to the work.

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.

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

Control your own destiny or someone else will.

Any company trying to compete...must figure out a way to engage the mind of every employee.

The team with the best players usually does win - this is why you need to invest the majority of your time and energy in developing your people.