Positive reinforcement is more than just a principle of behavioral psychology - it’s a habit that should be integrated into the corporate culture. Welch recently passed away at 84 years of age, and I believe that his leadership principles - four of which I would like to highlight as particularly timely and relevant - have influenced the CEOs of today and should continue to guide them both professionally and personally.Īnd even if you’re not a CEO, there’s still plenty of food for thought here as Jack Welch’s guiding principles (many of which are delineated in his classic book, Winning) can enlighten and inspire anyone who wishes to be a better, more effective leader.
Jack Welch, who served as the chairman and chief executive of General Electric (NYSE: GE) from 1981 to 2001, personified leadership during a time when GE was among the world’s most valuable companies. Long before Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) Elon Musk and Amazon’s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Jeff Bezos gained celebrity status as the heads of their respective companies, there was an individual who epitomized corporate leadership and paved the way for Musk, Bezos and others to follow.
