In order to lead a country or a company, you've got to get everybody on the same page and you've got to be able to have a vision of where you're going. America can't have a vision of health care for everybody, green economy, regulations - can't have a bunch of piece-meal activities. It's got to have a vision.

By 1999 he was named "Manager of the Century" by Fortune magazine. Jones. Welch has received criticism for a lack of compassion for the middle class and working class.

(born (1935-11-19)November 19 1935) is an American business executive author and former chemical engineer. In 2006 Welch's net worth was estimated at $720 million.