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Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading A Great American Company
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A Fascinating And Candid Memoir About Successful Leadership From The Former Ceo Of General Electric, Named One Of The Worlds Best Ceos Three Times By Barrons, And The Hardwon Lessons He Learned From His Experience Leading Ge Immediately After 9/11, Through The Devastating 200809 Financial Crisis, And Into An Increasingly Globalized World.In September 2001, Jeff Immelt Replaced The Most Famous Ceo In History, Jack Welch, At The Helm Of General Electric. Less Than A Week Into His Tenure, The 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Shook The Nation, And The Company, To Its Core. Ge Was Connected To Nearly Every Part Of The Tragedygefinanced Planes Powered By Gemanufactured Engines Had Just Destroyed Real Estate That Was Insured By Geissued Policies. Facing An Unprecedented Situation, Immelt Knew His Response Would Set The Tone For Businesses Everywhere That Looked To Geone Of Americas Biggest And Mostheralded Corporationsfor Direction. No Pressure.Over The Next Sixteen Years, Immelt Would Lead Ge Through Many More Dire Moments, From The 200809 Global Financial Crisis To The 2011 Meltdown Of Fukushimas Nuclear Reactors, Which Were Designed By Ge. But Immelts Biggest Challenge Was Inherited: Welch Had Handed Over A Company That Had Great People, But Was Short On Innovation. Immelt Set Out To Change Ges Focus By Making It More Global, More Rooted In Technology, And More Diverse. But The Stock Market Rarely Rewarded His Efforts, And Ge Struggled.In Hot Seat, Immelt Offers A Rigorous And Raw Interrogation Of Himself And His Tenure, Detailing For The First Time His Proudest Moments And His Biggest Mistakes. The Most Crucial Component Of Leadership, He Writes, Is The Willingness To Make Decisions. But Knowing What To Do Is A Thousand Times Easier Than Knowing When To Do It. Perseverance, Combined With Clear Communication, Can Ensure Progress, If Not Perfection, He Says. That Wont Protect Any Ceo From Secondguessing, But Immelt Explains How Hes Pushed Through Even The Most Withering Criticism: By Staying Focused On His Team And The Goals They Tried To Achieve. As The Business World Continues To Be Rocked By Stunning Economic Upheaval, Hot Seat Takes You Into The Office, Head, And Heart Of The Man Who Became Ceo Of Ge On The Eve Of 9/11, And Then Led The Iconic Behemoth For Sixteen Fascinating, And Often Turbulent, Years. A Handbook On Leadershipand Life (Stanley A. Mcchrystal, General, Us Army [Retired], Ceo And Founder, Mcchrystal Group).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company'? A: The main theme of 'Hot Seat' revolves around leadership, featuring Jeff Immelt's experiences as the CEO of General Electric during significant events such as the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 financial crisis.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Hot Seat' is Jeff Immelt, who served as the CEO of General Electric from 2001 to 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Hot Seat' contain? A: 'Hot Seat' contains 352 pages.
- Q: When was 'Hot Seat' published? A: 'Hot Seat' was published on February 23, 2021.
- Q: What can readers learn from Jeff Immelt's memoir? A: Readers can learn about successful leadership strategies, decision-making processes, and the challenges faced by CEOs in times of crisis.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in business leadership? A: Yes, 'Hot Seat' is particularly suitable for individuals interested in business leadership, management strategies, and personal development.
- Q: Does the book include personal anecdotes from Immelt's career? A: Yes, the book features personal anecdotes and reflections from Jeff Immelt's career at GE, highlighting his proudest moments and biggest mistakes.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'Hot Seat'? A: The target audience includes business professionals, aspiring leaders, and anyone interested in the dynamics of corporate leadership.
- Q: How does Immelt describe the challenges of leadership in the book? A: Immelt describes leadership challenges as requiring perseverance, clear communication, and the ability to make tough decisions under pressure.