The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America--And How to Undo His Legacy

by David Gelles

Book Overview

New York Times reporter and "Corner Office" columnist David Gelles reveals legendary GE CEO Jack Welch to be the root of all that's wrong with capitalism today and offers advice on how we might right those wrongs.

In 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly rose to fame as the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the most valuable company...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 198217644X
• ISBN13: 9781982176440
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.1"