In order to lead a country or a company, you've got to get everybody on the same page and you've got to be able to have a vision of where you're going. America can't have a vision of health care for everybody, green economy, regulations - can't have a bunch of piece - meal activities. It's got to have a vision.
Jack WelchWhat the Commission is seeking cuts the heart out of the strategic rationale of our deal.
Jack WelchStrategy is not a lengthy action plan. It is the evolution of a central idea through continually changing circumstances.
Jack WelchTake time to get to know people. Understand where they are coming from, what is important to them. Make sure they are with you.
Jack WelchThe 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.
Jack WelchA strategy is something like, an innovative new product; globalization, taking your products around the world; be the low-cost producer. A strategy is something you can touch; you can motivate people with; be number one and number two in every business. You can energize people around the message.
Jack Welch