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“It is a given that we learn more from our mistakes than our successes. Many chief executives, however, operate on a default setting of can-do optimism. Asked to revisit their failures, they naturally hesitate, unless they can depict them as way-stations on the road to inevitable glory. Hot Seat is a valuable addition. . . . [Immelt] offers much that is useful to other executives: about succession; about coping with crises; and about how to leave.” —Financial Times
“An extraordinary combination of insights and candor. Jeff Immelt’s Hot Seat takes you into the office, head, and heart of the man who became CEO of GE on the eve of 9/11, and then led the iconic behemoth for sixteen fascinating, and often turbulent, years. A handbook on leadership – and life.” —Stanley A. McChrystal, General, US Army (Retired), CEO and Founder, McChrystal Group
“Jeff Immelt has always been one of my leadership role models. He leads with head and heart. He is an ‘all-in’ leader who is completely committed to his team and his customers, and he cares deeply about both. This book shows how leadership is a full-contact sport and Jeff leaves everything on the field.” —John Donahoe, CEO, Nike
“Hot Seat is a must-read for anyone wanting to learn about what it takes to lead through turbulent times. The real world is full of tail events, constraints, and circumstances you don’t control. Jeff’s book is full of insights on what it takes to show up and lead and move the organization and world around you forward.” —Satya Nadella, CEO, Microsoft
“A fascinating account of the drama of what it takes to lead a great global business in times of rapid change. Hot Seat weaves through the lesson of leadership at every step of the story. It is an important read for leaders of global commerce—today and for those of the future.” —Bob Dudley, former CEO, BP
“Hot Seat is bravely honest in a way few CEO books have ever been. Jeff shows deep humility, taking you inside the boardroom during an extraordinary time in GE, and American, history. It is fascinating insight from a career filled with incredible highs and lows, and Jeff does not shy away from any of it. This is a must-read book for every CEO, aspiring business leader, or anyone who has to manage teams, big and small.” —Jeff Zucker, President, CNN
“A must-read for all students of capitalism.” —David M. Rubenstein, Founder and Co-executive Chairman, The Carlyle Group
“I very much enjoyed and learned from Hot Seat. There are so many valuable leadership lessons from Jeff’s experience in successes and failures. The book is so direct and honest, which makes it special. And it explains the story of GE over the last 30 years, which is fascinating in and of itself.” —Steve Ballmer, former CEO, Microsoft
“Read this book. You’ll be a better leader for it.” —David Rogier, Founder and CEO, MasterClass
“Hot Seat delivers valuable stories and lessons that show what it’s like to lead a global company through uncertain times. As Jeff says, ‘leadership can be a lonely job.’ It takes courage and authenticity, and Jeff brings both in his memoir.” —Meg Whitman, former CEO, eBay
About the Author
Jeff Immelt was the ninth Chairman of GE and served as CEO for sixteen years. He has been named one of the “World’s Best CEOs” three times by Barron’s. During his tenure as CEO, GE was named “America’s Most Admired Company” by Fortune magazine and one of “The World’s Most Respected Companies” in polls by Barron’s and the Financial Times.
Product details
- ISBN-13: 9781529358735
- Publisher: Hachette
- Published: February 2021
- Pages: 352
- Binding: Paperback
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