
121LAW #3: DISAGREE AND COMMIT
truth shall prevail. It then becomes easier for people to tell the truth
and harder to take revenge on those who do.
Ask Tough but Stimulating Questions
People who worked for Jack Welch described his style as argumenta-
tive and confrontational. He initiated the kinds of give-and-take dis-
cussions that exposed all sides of an issue. His tough questions were
legendary, but they stimulated deeper thinking about the critical deci-
sions being made. Welch set a standard for candid exchanges that
permeated GE.
His questions were often tough because he demanded knowledge-
able responses. ‘‘The one thing you can never do with