ABSTRACT
Six US executives who once worked for John F. Welch, Jr., General Electric Company's near-legendary chairman and CEO, are now putting their considerable talents to work at their own companies. Although GE and Welch can be credited for uniquely developing these superstars, it cannot be assumed that they are Welch copycats. One of these executives is Lawrence A. Bossidy, chairman and CEO of Allied Signal Corporation. Some advice from Bossidy includes implement an honest appraisal system, be humble and ready to listen, and increase communication between layers of the organization. Six US executives who once worked for John F. Welch, Jr., near-legendary CEO, are now putting their considerable talents to work at their own companies. Credit GE and Welch for uniquely developing these superstars, but don't assume they're Welch copycats. The exemplary group of six CEOs that GE has spun off during Welch's 16-year tenure as CEO includes Lawrence A. Bossidy.
