GE sells more than 96 percent of its products to the private sector, where America's future must be built. But government can… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
I have learned that nothing is certain except for the need to have strong risk management, a lot of cash, the willingness… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
Good leaders are very curious, and they spend a lot of time trying to learn things. — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
And people is the most important part of my job. I spend one third of my time on people. — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
You can stay too long in a job, that's for sure. But by the same token, in the 12 years I have… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
If the only common thread you have as an industrial company is the fact that you think you're well managed, you can… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
There is no real magic to being a good leader. But at the end of every week, you have to spend your… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
I'm an optimist. I've always believed the future is going to be better than the past. And I also believe I have… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
I think we should have basically the same tax policy that Germany, Japan, the U.K., everybody else has, which is a tax rate in… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
I think that if you run a big company, you've got to, four or five times a year, just say, 'Hey team, look, here's… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
Business leaders should provide expertise in service of our country. My predecessors at GE have done so, as have leaders of many other great… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
Values can't just be words on a page. To be effective, they must shape action. — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
Surviving a failure gives you more self-confidence. Failures are great learning tools.. but they must be kept to a minimum. — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
GE sells more than 96 percent of its products to the private sector, where America's future must be built. But government can help business… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
People ought to invest in us because they like our company and the way they run it. We still do quarterly earnings guidance, but… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
Work hard with passion and courage. Life is a marathon of contribution. You really must work hard to accomplish something... Find your passion and… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
I do business in 170 countries; none of them is perfect. There is not even one country that I think of, and I am… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image
I think there's a need for somewhat of a mindset change. We need to have a consistent external focus. We've always had the research… — Jeffrey R. Immelt Copy Share Image