Jeffrey R. Immelt, CEO, General Electric

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Jeffrey R. Immelt's favorite book(s):

1. Ten Rules for Strategic Innovators: From Idea to Execution by Chris Trimble
   
   
   (business books, management, management / leadership)
   
   "In such a slowly growing world, strategic innovation is critical to success. Govindarajan and Trimble offer concrete rules that managers can use to drive growth. Their emphasis on "theory focused planning" is a good fit with high-performance company culture. This book is a great addition to your toolkit."
   
   

September 25 2007, Financial Times article: In full: Experts choose their favourite reads. What is the best business book of all time? The Financial Times asked business leaders, academics and experts around the world for their favourites.

1. Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco by John Helyar
   
   
   (biography, business books, management / leadership)
   
   


2. Mobilizing Minds: Creating Wealth From Talent in the 21st Century Organization by Claudia L. Joyce
   
   
   (management, management / leadership, business books)
   
   "Best business book read recently…"
   
   

Jeffrey R. Immelt comments on Amazon editorial review

1. The Education of an Accidental CEO: Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office by David Novak
   
   
   (business books, management, management / leadership)
   
   "David Novak is a great business leader and a wonderful guy. Our companies have very little in common, yet I have learned a lot from Dave. He is great with people, an innovator and one of the best global thinkers I have met. This book is filled with the 'little things' that authentic leaders do every day to build a great business. The best leaders are the best learners. Dave's 'journey' brings the skill of learning to life."
   
   

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Why should you listen to him?

Mr. Immelt joined GE in corporate marketing in 1982 after receiving a degree in applied mathematics from Dartmouth College and an MBA from Harvard University. He then held a series of leadership positions with GE Plastics in sales, marketing and global product development. He became a vice president of GE in 1989, responsible for consumer services for GE Appliances. He subsequently became vice president of worldwide marketing product management for GE Appliances in 1991, vice president and general manager of GE Plastics Americas commercial division in 1992, and vice president and general manager of GE Plastics Americas in 1993. He became senior vice president of GE and president and chief executive officer of GE Medical Systems in 1996. Mr. Immelt became GE's president and chairman-elect in 2000, and chairman and chief executive officer in 2001. He is also a director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and a member of The Business Council.

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