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.

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

Surviving a failure gives you more self-confidence. Failures are great learning tools - but they must be kept to a minimum.

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"

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.

Live with passion. Live with purpose.

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.