Heads Up Hollywood

Tang En is very rich now, but his circle is mainly in Hollywood, and he has a little relationship with Wall Street and Silicon Valley, and it is only an individual investment, and the relationship is not deep.

At Lei Shidong's birthday party, the guests present were mainly business elites. This was completely different from Tang En's past contacts.

There were about 20 guests at the scene, counting the female companions, there were about 50 people in total, and Tang En knew no more than five of them!

He knew that this old man who was walking over and made Tosca Musk so excited, even a little groggy, must be a great business master, but...he really didn't know him!

As famous as Bill Gates?

The first thing Tang En thought of was Warren Buffett.

But he knows Buffett. Although he has never seen him in this life, he has seen too many photos on the Internet in his previous life.

But Tang En didn't have any impression of this old man.

"Who the hell is it?"

Tang En was a little annoyed, feeling that Tosca Musk was making fun of him.

Tosca Musk couldn't laugh or cry, and gritted his teeth: "He is the chairman and CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch!"

"Oh! It's him!"

Tang En suddenly realized.

Of course he has never seen Jack Welch, and he has never heard of it in his previous life, but he has met many great people in this life, such as Steve Jobs, Summer Redstone, Michael Ovitz, Such as Eric Schmidt, such as Elon Musk...

In the conversation with them, such a person will often be mentioned-Jack Welch!

Tosca Musk said that he is as famous as Bill Gates, which is modest, even worse!

Bill Gates' fame is because of his wealth, he is the richest man in the world!

But in terms of influence and business status, Bill Gates is completely incomparable with Jack Welch.

Jack Welch is the number one manager in the world!

Almost all the managers in the world hold a copy of "Jack Welch's Autobiography" in their hands, which is cited as a bible, and even Tang En's office has a copy.

Last year, Tang En also read an article in "Fortune" magazine, the content was extremely shocking!

"Fortune" magazine selects the world's top 500 companies every year, and according to statistics, more than 30% of the chairman and CEO of the world's top 500 companies are from General Electric led by Jack Welch!

Among them, half have directly or indirectly accepted the leadership of Jack Welch.

In other words, among the 500 most powerful companies in the world today, more than 15% of the bosses are disciples of Jack Welch!

This is simply full of peaches and plums!

Even in Hollywood, Michael Eisner, the head of Disney, has publicly stated more than once that his management philosophy is learned from Jack Welch.

Of course, this is putting gold on his own face. Michael Eisner's hegemony is the management idea that Jack Welch has always opposed.

Tosca Musk was afraid that Dunn would not be clear, and said quickly: "Mr. Welch has been in charge of General Electric for 20 years, and its market value has increased by more than 40 times. Now General Electric has a market value of more than 460 billion U.S. dollars, second only to Microsoft, number two in the world."

Tang En nodded lightly, took a deep breath, then put on a respectful face, put on a gesture of sincerity, and quickly walked up to him, "Mr. Welch, I really didn't expect to see you here! Your management philosophy , has always been the object of my study.”

Jack Welch smiled and shook hands with him, "My philosophy is to manage a diversified large company, which has no contribution to the financial market."

As we all know, most of Tang En's wealth comes from the stock market.

Tang En said seriously: "The financial market...is just a gamble. In the final analysis, I still want to run my own company."

Jack Welch praised: "Good! This is the thinking that a qualified businessman should have! Some people say that finance is the top of the business world. In my opinion, that is completely ironic. Soros has harmed half the world, but we need us Such corporate merchants come to save the market."

Tang En said humbly: "I'm just a small director. It's okay to make small troubles in Hollywood, but when it comes to saving the world economy, it's too big. Such a task should be handed over to General Electric, which you manage. strong manufacturing company."

Jack Welch smiled happily, then shook his head again and again, "I'm old and have no energy!"

Tang En immediately shook his head, and said in a public relations way: "Mr. Welch, you are too humble. Mr. Redstone is 78 years old and is still managing the great empire of Viacom. Compared with him...you are still a little Young man."

Jack Welch took a deep look at Tang En, twitched the corner of his mouth slightly, and lowered his voice, "Do you really think that Viacom's prospects will be as good as it is now? The business model is irreversible, and an excellent company must have a brain A shrewd leader, man...you have to obey your old age!"

Tang En was slightly taken aback, a little stunned.

Not because of Jack Welch's judgment on Viacom Group's prospects, but because his words... are very inappropriate.

This is a secret, why say it?

And Conrad Black, the big boss of the Hollinger International Group just now, seemed to be even more outspoken when he spoke.

"Aren't you afraid of my whistleblowing? Even if it won't affect the business structure of several big companies, it will definitely affect the personal relationships of these big guys."

A big question suddenly popped up in Tang En's mind.

Jack Welch didn't give Tang En any time to react. He smiled and waved his hands, "I have already resigned as the chairman and CEO of General Electric. I have become a director and stepped back to the second line."

"ah?"

Tang En and Tosca Musk exclaimed at the same time.

Jack Welch is only 66 years old this year. Although he is old, he still has enough energy to manage General Electric.

Look at Redstone and Murdoch, these two old guys, the former is 78 years old, and the latter is 80 years old, and they still refuse to delegate power!

Jack Welch's rapid retreat is both admirable and regrettable.

"General Electric lost you. This is an economic loss for our country... and even the world, no less than this economic crisis." Tang En offered his flattery with emotion.

Jack Welch shook his head and taught: "Young people, remember one truth, with the best people, you only need to tell the truth! The business world is not politics, everyone is smart."

Tang En smiled, "This is not a business exchange, it's just a private conversation. A pleasant atmosphere is also very important, right?"

Jack Welch was startled for a moment, then laughed loudly, pointed at Tang En, wanted to say something, but didn't open his mouth, shook his head again and again, and sighed: "Are you really old? The thinking of young people can't keep up. gone."

Tang Enruo said meaningfully: "But News Corporation and Viacom are both controlled by two older guys."

Jack Welch's complexion changed slightly, and he stared deeply at Tang En. His cloudy eyes seemed to be able to see through the world. After a long time, he pondered slightly and said in a low voice, "The older generation fought all the way here, and they have gone through the wind, frost and snow. Rain is not something young people of your age can imagine, so don't be careless."

The conversation between the two seemed ordinary, but Tosca Musk, who was next to him, was already frightened by hearing it.

This is Lei Shidong's birthday party. Is it appropriate to talk about this kind of topic on such an occasion?

Quickly took a step forward, and interjected: "Mr. Welch, Tang En admires you very much. Since you have retired, why don't you spare some time for our boss to visit and ask you for advice?"

In such an occasion, many words are not suitable to say, it is better to find an opportunity to communicate in depth.

Although Tang En was a rookie in the business world and a super rich man, he was an immature urchin in front of Jack Welch, especially in terms of experience in managing companies.

If there is a top manager like Jack Welch as a guide, Tang En Pictures' management philosophy and strategic development will definitely be better.

Tang En approved Tosca Musk's statement, and introduced with a smile, "She is my assistant, the vice president of Tang En Pictures."

Jack Welch glanced at her appreciatively, and said with a smile: "When I was 33 years old, I became the general manager of a major department of General Electric. I didn't expect that you, a little girl, are even younger and more promising."

Before Tosca Musk could reply, he immediately changed the subject, "I'm not completely retired, I've already contacted him, and I will go to MIT's business school to hold an MBA forum for entrepreneurs around the world."

Tang En arrived immediately: "I'm the first to sign up!"

Jack Welch shook his head with a smile, "You are a director, you have to make a movie every year, and you also manage the company...can you spare time?"

"this……"

"Okay, if it's just an application, I won't take the initiative to find it."

"oh?"

Tang En's eyes lit up. Could it be that Mr. Jack Welch can ask me for something?

That's quite an honor.

Jack Welch said: "Since last year, I have been thinking about quitting. It just so happened that you became the most sensational figure in the United States during that time. Of course, it was also very controversial. I got some information about you through the investigation agency. The company information, how should I put it... I'm curious."

Tang En's heart tightened.

Is there something wrong with Tang En Pictures' business philosophy?

With Jack Welch's qualifications, experience and unique vision, if he says there is a problem, then there must be a problem.

"Don't be nervous, there is no problem with the management of Twain Films. At least the information in my hand does not reveal any serious problems." Jack Welch quickly dispelled Twain's worries, and praised him by the way, "And dare to delegate power and focus on strategy. This is the management thinking that an excellent CEO should have."

Tang En breathed a sigh of relief, and smiled, "I'm too young, and I'm bound to neglect some things in the management of the enterprise. I just need more guidance from seniors like you."

Jack Welch shook his head, "I'm not referring to this, but to the industrial structure and layout of Tang En Pictures, which shows the characteristics of you."

"What?"

Jack Welch took a deep look at him and spit out a word: "Ambition!"