David Gelles on Jack Welch’s Legacy and the Future of Corporate America

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<p>Ryan talks to David Gelles about his new book <a href="https://geni.us/ym7LBFg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Man Who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of Corporate America―and How to Undo His Legacy</a>, the importance of developing a strong will,&nbsp;</p><p>David Gelles is a reporter for the Climate desk and the Corner Office columnist for the New York Times. Before joining the Times in 2013, he spent five years with the Financial Times. At the FT, he covered tech, media and M&amp;A in San Francisco and New York. In 2011 he conducted an exclusive jailhouse interview with Bernie Madoff, shedding new light on the $65 billion ponzi scheme.</p><p><a href="https://insidetracker.com/STOIC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">InsideTracker</a> provides you with a personalized plan to improve your metabolism, reduce stress, improve sleep, and optimize your health for the long haul. For a limited time, get 20% off the entire <a href="https://insidetracker.com/STOIC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">InsideTracker</a> store. Just go to <a href="https://insidetracker.com/STOIC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">insidetracker.com/STOIC</a> to claim this deal.</p><p><a href="https://www.blinkist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Daily Stoic</a> is now available as a <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shortcast</a> on <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blinkist</a>. You can revisit past episodes or get through ones you missed—all with a fresh perspective and even a few updates in insight-packed listens of around 15 minutes. Check it out at <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">blinkist.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.tenthousand.cc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ten Thousand</a> makes the highest quality, best-fitting, and most comfortable training shorts I have ever worn. <a href="https://www.tenthousand.cc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ten Thousand</a> is offering our listeners 15% off your purchase. go to <a href="https://www.tenthousand.cc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tenthousand.cc/stoic</a> to receive 15% off your purchase.</p><p><a href="https://mudwtr.com/STOIC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MUD WTR</a> is a coffee alternative with 4 adaptogenic mushrooms and ayurvedic herbs with 1/7th the caffeine of a cup of coffee. Go to <a href="https://mudwtr.com/STOIC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mudwtr.com/STOIC</a> and use code <a href="https://mudwtr.com/STOIC" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STOIC</a> to get 15% off your first purchase.</p><p>✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: <a href="http://dailystoic.com/dailyemail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail</a></p><p>🏛Check out the <a href="https://store.dailystoic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily Stoic Store</a> for Stoic inspired products, signed books, and more.</p><p>📱Follow us: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@daily_stoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dailystoic" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>