Jack: Straight From The Gut

Jack Welch’s Straight From the Gut is a no-nonsense memoir that shares the inside story of how he transformed General Electric into one of the most valuable and admired companies in the world. Welch’s leadership was bold, controversial, and often unconventional — but it worked.

The book takes readers behind the scenes of his early days as a chemical engineer, through to becoming GE’s youngest CEO, and on to the aggressive moves he made to streamline operations, embrace innovation, and nurture talent.

Through real-life stories, Welch explains how he cut bureaucracy, pushed for performance, and championed candor and speed. Whether you’re a business owner, a corporate leader, or simply someone aiming for growth, Welch’s story is full of practical, hard-earned leadership lessons that emphasize simplicity, decisiveness, and people-first thinking.