and unbridled desire to change the world for the better using his unique management practices, which are collectively called The Welch Way. In his 21 years as CEO, Jack transformed GE into the ...

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"Jack, there's a story going around that you beat Greg Norman in a golf match." Welch responded: "That's pretty clever." Once the laughter and clapping ended, conversation reverted back to ...