Jack Welch

Over his 20 year tenure as CEO of General Electric Jack Welch was able to bring the company from a $12 billion dollars a year in 1981 to an impressive $280 billion by 1998; with a record increase market value share which has not been surpassed by any other company, including Microsoft, Disney or Intel for example. He is considered one of the most influential and effective business leaders in the world. His business initiatives such as Six Sigma, globalization …

…applied to my current environment and position; the value of training, rewards, and quality-of-life. Another lesson I have learned from researching Welch's leadership behavior is that it is OK to be direct, and at times blunt, as well as show strength and good decision making skills, even if at the time it could be considered a morale killer. People will see that there is a caring person whom they can trust, learn from, and respect.