General Electric

A Leadership Journey Through Crisis: Hot Seat by Jeff Immelt

“Hot Seat: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company” is a deeply introspective memoir , former CEO of General Electric (GE), who succeeded the legendary Jack Welch. Immelt takes readers through his 16 years of leadership at GE, starting with the monumental challenge of stepping into the role just days before the 9/11 attacks. This book reflects on the most defining moments of his career, including the global financial crisis of 2008, the Fukushima disaster, and his attempt to steer GE into new technological and global markets.