He was called the toughest boss in the world. And then Fortune magazine awarded him the title “Manager of the Century.” In his twenty years at the helm of General Electric, Jack Welch overturned conventional wisdom and transformed an aging colossus into a competitive, growing, and innovative company. This outstanding autobiography follows the classic canons of business literature, and became a New York Times bestseller. Jack Welch takes us through his amazing life, from growing up in a working-class family to running the most successful company in the world. The author recounts deeply personal events and experiences with his characteristic enthusiasm and frankness. And although this book deals with multibillion-dollar transactions and intense corporate conflicts, the main thing in it is the people. The author built his career on demanding only the best from others and from himself. Read the book and find the strength to change for the better.