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Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes

It’s the sustained ability to change that really counts Picture Quote #1

You can stay too long in a job, that’s for sure. But by the same token, in the 12 years I have been CEO of GE, there have been four CEOs of Toshiba. So there’s too short a time to do it, and there’s too long a time to do it Picture Quote #1

Good leaders are very curious, and they spend a lot of time trying to learn things Picture Quote #1

Really, the one thing that actually works - you know, state-run communism may not be your cup of tea, but [China’s] government works Picture Quote #1

Seeing people in person is a big part of how you drive any change process. You have to show people a positive view of the future and say we can do it Picture Quote #1

I have learned that nothing is certain except for the need to have strong risk management, a lot of cash, the willingness to invest even when the future is unclear, and great people Picture Quote #1

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GE sells more than 96 percent of its products to the private sector, where America’s future must be built. But government can help business invest in our shared future Picture Quote #1

I’d be lying if I didn’t say there were days when I went back and said, ‘I wish I’d done this. I should have done that. I handled this the wrong way.’ But it’s always in the motivation of getting better. I’ve never once looked in the mirror and said, ‘Oh boy, can’t do this one.’ Picture Quote #1

Enron and 9/11 marked the end of an era of individual freedom and the beginning of personal responsibility Picture Quote #1

Business leaders should provide expertise in service of our country. My predecessors at GE have done so, as have leaders of many other great American companies Picture Quote #1

Values can’t just be words on a page. To be effective, they must shape action Picture Quote #1

I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and my parents are really right wingers. My dad watches, like, five or six hours of Fox News every day and stuff like that Picture Quote #1

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There is no real magic to being a good leader. But at the end of every week, you have to spend your time around the things that are really important: setting priorities, measuring outcomes, and rewarding them Picture Quote #1

Leadership is an intense journey into yourself. You can use your own style to get anything done. It’s about being self-aware. Every morning, I look in the mirror and say, ‘I could have done three things better yesterday.’ Picture Quote #1

I’m out talking about this company (General Electric) seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with nothing to hide. We’re a 130-year-old company that has a great record of high-quality leadership and a culture of integrity Picture Quote #1

In business as in life, sometimes bad things happen to good people, and sometimes good things happen to bad people. But over time, if you play long enough, everybody gets what he deserves.. good and bad Picture Quote #1

Surviving a failure gives you more self-confidence. Failures are great learning tools.. but they must be kept to a minimum Picture Quote #1

Is France a completely open market to G.E.? No, of course not. I think we’re more discerning about China because it’s China, and they’re big, and they’re more concerning. But the best global companies are ones that are nuanced Picture Quote #1

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I’m a complete globalist. I think like a global CEO. But I’m an American. I run an American company. But in order for GE to be successful in the coming years, I’ve gotta sell my products in every corner of the world Picture Quote #1

Enron and 9/11 marked the end of an era of individual freedom and the beginning of personal responsibility Picture Quote #1

Work hard with passion and courage. Life is a marathon of contribution. You really must work hard to accomplish something... Find your passion and get good at it Picture Quote #1

I love working with customers. Sales has really influenced everything I do. It has instilled in me the important traits of operating with a sense of urgency and listening to people Picture Quote #1

I was never afraid of failure. I realized that I was responsible for my own success and that every day offers a new beginning and I was confident in my ability to improve Picture Quote #1

I do business in 170 countries; none of them is perfect. There is not even one country that I think of, and I am like, ‘God, that did everything that I wanted it to do.’ Picture Quote #1

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President Obama has asked me to chair his new President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Picture Quote #1

Managing innovation better may be the only way out of the abyss called commodity hell Picture Quote #1

Good leaders don’t tell people what to do, they give teams capability and inspiration Picture Quote #1

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It’s the sustained ability to change that really counts (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) You can stay too long in a job, that’s for sure. But by the same token, in the 12 years I have been CEO of GE, there have been four CEOs of Toshiba. So there’s too short a time to do it, and there’s too long a time to do it (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Good leaders are very curious, and they spend a lot of time trying to learn things (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Really, the one thing that actually works - you know, state-run communism may not be your cup of tea, but [China’s] government works. (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Seeing people in person is a big part of how you drive any change process. You have to show people a positive view of the future and say we can do it (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I have learned that nothing is certain except for the need to have strong risk management, a lot of cash, the willingness to invest even when the future is unclear, and great people. (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) GE sells more than 96 percent of its products to the private sector, where America’s future must be built. But government can help business invest in our shared future. (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I’d be lying if I didn’t say there were days when I went back and said, ‘I wish I’d done this. I should have done that. I handled this the wrong way.’ But it’s always in the motivation of getting better. I’ve never once looked in the mirror and said, ‘Oh boy, can’t do this one.’ (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Enron and 9/11 marked the end of an era of individual freedom and the beginning of personal responsibility. (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Business leaders should provide expertise in service of our country. My predecessors at GE have done so, as have leaders of many other great American companies. (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Values can’t just be words on a page. To be effective, they must shape action (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and my parents are really right wingers. My dad watches, like, five or six hours of Fox News every day and stuff like that (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) There is no real magic to being a good leader. But at the end of every week, you have to spend your time around the things that are really important: setting priorities, measuring outcomes, and rewarding them (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Leadership is an intense journey into yourself. You can use your own style to get anything done. It’s about being self-aware. Every morning, I look in the mirror and say, ‘I could have done three things better yesterday.’ (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I’m out talking about this company (General Electric) seven days a week, 24 hours a day, with nothing to hide. We’re a 130-year-old company that has a great record of high-quality leadership and a culture of integrity (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) In business as in life, sometimes bad things happen to good people, and sometimes good things happen to bad people. But over time, if you play long enough, everybody gets what he deserves.. good and bad (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Surviving a failure gives you more self-confidence. Failures are great learning tools.. but they must be kept to a minimum (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Is France a completely open market to G.E.? No, of course not. I think we’re more discerning about China because it’s China, and they’re big, and they’re more concerning. But the best global companies are ones that are nuanced (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I’m a complete globalist. I think like a global CEO. But I’m an American. I run an American company. But in order for GE to be successful in the coming years, I’ve gotta sell my products in every corner of the world (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Enron and 9/11 marked the end of an era of individual freedom and the beginning of personal responsibility (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Work hard with passion and courage. Life is a marathon of contribution. You really must work hard to accomplish something... Find your passion and get good at it (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I love working with customers. Sales has really influenced everything I do. It has instilled in me the important traits of operating with a sense of urgency and listening to people (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I was never afraid of failure. I realized that I was responsible for my own success and that every day offers a new beginning and I was confident in my ability to improve (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) I do business in 170 countries; none of them is perfect. There is not even one country that I think of, and I am like, ‘God, that did everything that I wanted it to do.’ (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) President Obama has asked me to chair his new President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Managing innovation better may be the only way out of the abyss called commodity hell (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes) Good leaders don’t tell people what to do, they give teams capability and inspiration (Jeffrey R Immelt Quotes)