Jack & Suzy Welch
by
findingDulcinea Staff
A profile of Jack and Suzy Welch, a pair of accomplished businesspeople who collaborate on books, in columns, and in articles about managing and succeeding in business.
A "Tough Guy" in Love
“Love it,” he said: “That really turns me on.” Corporate magnate Jack Welch was talking about his former company, General Electric, still being on top even several years after his retirement as CEO. He’s considered something of a tough guy in the corporate world.
Source: Business Week
But in his personal life, it’s another matter—sort of. “I fell in love,” he admits simply, in an interview about his relationship with Suzy Wetlaufer, now his third wife. Although his second divorce turned into a media circus, by the time an agreement was finally reached, Welch ended up giving up quite a bit to begin his new life with Ms. Wetlaufer.
Source: BBC News
When the interview finished, they went their separate ways, but met again for a photo shoot to accompany the article. They both admit that’s when the sparks really began to fly.
Source: The Observer
Responsible Romance
Because the couple had met under the auspices of an interview, there were those who felt that the integrity of the article had been compromised, including Suzy herself—so the piece was reworked, and she subsequently stepped down as the Harvard Business Review’s editor.
Source: New York Magazine
But the relationship flourished and the two, who both seem to have endless energy, found ways to channel those energies that capitalized on each other’s innate talents and abilities and their vast experience. They co-wrote the book “Winning” and talk about their personal lives there as well in numerous articles and interviews, referring to themselves more as soul mates than simply as teammates. But they do make an amazing team: their book sailed into the international bestseller stratosphere; they lecture and make public appearances all over the world discussing its principles and how to apply them to business, career challenges and managing the ever-elusive, perfect work/life balance.
Charlie Rose commented, when the couple appeared on his show to discuss the book, that “Winning” far outshone Welch’s previous book, “Straight from the Gut.” Welch admiringly attributed its success to Suzy, “who can write like a son-of-a-gun.”
Source: YouTube
Suzy and Jack Welch collaborate on a column called “The Welch Way” for BusinessWeek magazine that is syndicated around the world and has video and podcast components as well, and keep the couple visually and verbally together. Their enthusiasm about what they do is palpable. Whether teammates, soul mates or business partners, this is clearly a partnership that’s built to last.
Source: New York Magazine
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