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Welch, not Daniels or Sparrow. Sadly, the former CEO of GE died recently and praises are rightly pouring in. Welch certainly knew a thing or two about leadership. I especially like his 4-Es-and-a-P for effective leaders: Energy (bring positive attitude to all situations), Energize (be a catalyst for others), Edge (take tough decisions; yes or no, not maybe), Execute (get things done), and Passion (care deeply). I think he was a man for his times. His successor, Jeff Immelt, necessarily brought a different style – less ‘winning at all costs’, more ‘innovation by collaboration’ – more suited to today’s sustainability challenges.
— Wayne Visser
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