Welch: An American Icon

By Janet Lowe

Book Overview

A rare perspective on the personal philosophy, business savvy, and future of the chairman of the most admired company in the world Jack Welch, chairman of General Electric, is due to retire this spring. Welch has transported GE into the new economy with his management style, his forward-thinking approach to new technology, and by encouraging creativity among his employees. This book provides a look at what the innovative powerhouse executive has brought to American business and what will ultimately be his legacy. Thorough, authoritative, and absorbing, Welch: An American Icon includes interviews with CEOs at other leading companies who have worked under Welch and been trained by him, as well as interviews with other GE executives. Janet Lowe (Del Mar, CA) is an investment writer and author who has written sixteen business and biographical works, including the recent Damn Right : Behind the Scenes with Berkshire-Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger (0-471-24473-2). Ms. Lowe is past editor of the San Diego Daily Transcript and Financial Editor of the San Diego Tribune. More than 200 of her business articles have appeared in such publications as Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471413356
• ISBN13: 9780471413356
• Release Date: April 2001
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.3" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

SPECIAL INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD'S GREATEST LEADER!

I really liked Janet Lowe's breezy, yet comprehensive writing style. She certainly captures not only the man but his impressive leadership traits and business acumen. I have the full Welch library but I would highlight this book out of the bunch simply because of her ability to tell a good story. Many of the other Welch books are dry and do not provide new insight. Clearly the author had connects into Welch and GE that allowed her to tell a rich story. I strongly recommend as a must-have to anyone in business.

Strong Reading

I don't know what book some of these other reviewers read but I found the man fascinating and the presentation excellent. I would definitely recommend this for anyone interested in the evolution of a corporation in the latter part of the 20th century going into the 21st century.

Excellent portrait of an American business leader

So much has been written about Jack Welch but this book offers a broad overview not just of him but of the company he has run for some many years. This is a solid book that offers insights into management, investment and American business.

Insight into a legend

This book is full of insightful perspective on perhaps the most respected businessperson of the past 25 years. Welch's style and innovative approach coupled with his forward-thinking ability have won him the admiration of millions. This book outlines not only that style and approach, but details actions Welch took while at the helm of GE. Likewise, the final section delves into speculation of what the future holds for both Jack and GE as he steps aside later this year.This is a must read for any Welch fan, and for anyone wanting to get a greater perspective on a true American success story.