Lights Out - Thomas Gryta , Ted Mann

Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric by Thomas Gryta & Ted Mann

Lights Out is the definitive account of the dramatic rise and fall of General Electric—once America’s most admired corporation. Written by Wall Street Journal reporters who closely covered GE’s collapse, this book unpacks how pride, culture, and leadership missteps brought an icon to its knees. Buy in Kenya and get fast delivery.

What you’ll learn

• How GE evolved from a symbol of American innovation into a cautionary tale

• The long-term consequences of Jack Welch’s win-at-all-costs culture

• Why Jeff Immelt’s efforts to reinvent GE ultimately fell short

• How financial engineering masked deep structural problems

• Lessons modern leaders can learn about governance, risk, and accountability

Who should read the Book

This book is ideal for business leaders, executives, MBA students, investors, and anyone interested in corporate history and leadership failures. It’s especially valuable for readers seeking real-world lessons on how even great companies can lose their way.

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