Jack Welch

I was never the smartest guy in the room. From the first person I hired, I was never the smartest guy in the room. And that’s a big deal. And if you’re going to be a leader – if you’re a leader and you’re the smartest guy in the world – in the room, you’ve got real problems.

Jack Welch

I’m not perfect, but if there are any points given for caring about people with every fiber of your being and giving life all you’ve got every day, then I suppose I have a shot.

Jack Welch

I’ve learned in a hundred ways that I rarely regretted acting but often regretted not acting fast enough.

Jack Welch

Ideally, the star will be replaced within eight hours. This sends the message that no single individual is bigger than the company.

Jack Welch

If I had to run a company on three measures, those measures would be customer satisfaction, employee satisfaction and cash flow.

Jack Welch

If there is anything I would like to be remembered for it is that I helped people understand that leadership is helping other people grow and succeed. To repeat myself, leadership is not just about you. It’s about them.

Jack Welch

If we get the right people in the right job we’ve won the game.

Jack Welch

If work is just going in every day and getting a check, it’s an ugly life. When you can make work a meaningful purpose, you’ve hit the jackpot for people.

Jack Welch

If you don’t have public hangings for bad culture in a company, if you don’t take people out and let them say, they went home to spend more time with the family. It’s crazy.

Jack Welch

If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it you almost don’t have to manage them.

Jack Welch