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Otherwise Engaged Get blase employees motivated about their jobs, and they'll really take care of business. |
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There's Just One Word for Jack Welch... Praise for Jack Welch was widespread and consumed large quantities of newsprint in the weeks leading up to Sept. 7, his last day as chairman and CEO of General Electric. One word to sum up his contribution to GE in the 20-plus years he served as its leader would be: results... |
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