In his prime, Jack Welch was one of the most admired CEOs in the US – tough and successful businessman and inspiring leader. And it’s quotes like this one that made him so good. In today’s world where leaders won’t admit mistakes, this is a lesson worth listening to and learning. Everything we do is an opportunity to learn something – when we fail to achieve our objectives, a review with colleagues makes the whole team better in the future, and when we do achieve them, that same review can confirm what’s good and keep the momentum going. And there’s no shame in that. Nothing to avoid. And everything to gain. Taking responsibility. And being a professional role model. That’s leadership. On a team, in a family, for a community, or just for yourself. Because everyone’s aware of what leaders do and watching how they react to the good and bad things that happen. Do everyone a favor and learn from everything that happens today.
John Francis “Jack” Welch Jr. (1935 – 2020) was an American business executive. He was Chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) between 1981 and 2001.
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