Really, the one thing that actually works - you know, state-run communism may not be your cup of tea, but [China's] government works.

Really, the one thing that actually works - you know, state-run communism may not be your cup of tea, but [China's] government works.

Seeing people in person is a big part of how you drive any change process. You have to show people a positive view of the future and say "we can do it"

Leadership is an intense journey into yourself. You can use your own style to get anything done. It's about being self-aware. Every morning, I look in the mirror and say, 'I could have done three things better yesterday.'

I've been seeing the change. It's been steady. It's been more controlled than people think. And my own belief is that China knows it also needs to be part of the world, and that it needs to be able to have trade with Europe and the United States in order to house and feed a billion people. That's really kind of single-mindedly what they see their role as being.

It's the sustained ability to change that really counts.

I'm out talking about this company (General Electric) seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with nothing to hide. We're a 130-year-old company that has a great record of high-quality leadership and a culture of integrity.