Jack: Straight from the Gut

Former CEO Jack Welch surveys the landscape of his career running General Electric, revealing his philosophy and management style.

Nearly twenty years ago, former General Electric CEO Reg Jones walked into Jack Welch's office and wrapped him in a bear hug. "Congratulations, Mr. Chairman," said Reg. It was a defining moment for American business.

So begins the story of a self-made man and a self-described rebel who thrived in one of the most volatile and economically robust eras in U.S. hist...