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My main job was developing talent. I was a gardener providing water and other nourishment to our top 750 people. Of cour
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"My main job was developing talent. I was a gardener providing water and other nourishment to our top 750 people. Of course, I had to pull out some weeds, too"

- Jack Welch

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Jack Welch was a successful business leader and also CEO of General Electric. In this quote, he is describing his function in establishing skill within the firm. He likens himself to a gardener, supplying water as well as nutrition to the leading 750 people in the company. This nutrition might be in the type of mentorship, assistance, as well as assistance. He also recognizes that he needed to pull out some weeds, suggesting he had to remove people who were not executing as much as the business's requirements. This quote highlights Jack Welch's commitment to developing skill and producing a successful team. He agreed to buy individuals he counted on as well as additionally act when necessary.

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Jack Welch This quote is written / told by Jack Welch somewhere between November 19, 1935 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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