Jack: Straight from the Gut Study Guide consists of approx. 64 pages of summaries and analysis on Jack: Straight from the Gut by Jack Welch. Browse the literature study guide below:
Jack Welch prefaces the autobiography of his early years and career with GE by beginning at the end. He passes the CEO baton on to Jeff Immelt, Thanksgiving Day, 2000, and reminisces about the day in 1980 that GE Chairman, Reg Jones announced him as Jones's successor. Jack considers his initial appointment as Jones's successor to be one of the most painful moments of his career. Jones appoints Jack because he believes Jack is the person who can most effectively help the company change and grow. (read more)
