Power Failure by William D. Cohan Summary
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"Power Failure" chronicles General Electric's stunning rise and collapse from American icon to cautionary tale. Featured in The New York Times Bestseller list, this riveting corporate saga reveals how Thomas Edison's legacy crumbled under financial engineering - a boardroom thriller that shocked Wall Street insiders.
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The Rise and Fall of an American Titan
General Electric once stood as the crown jewel of American capitalism-the world's most valuable company, worth nearly $600 billion when Jack Welch handed leadership to Jeff Immelt in 2001. Within two decades, this corporate colossus would collapse, losing over 80% of its value and erasing hundreds of billions in shareholder wealth. How could such a mighty enterprise-the company that literally brought electricity to America and pioneered everything from lightbulbs to jet engines-fall so spectacularly? This story of meteoric rise and devastating decline offers a cautionary tale about leadership that transcends business circles. As Warren Buffett observed, GE's downfall represents "a classic example of the difficulty of evaluating what looks easy." Behind the gleaming corporate headquarters and impressive quarterly reports lurked fundamental flaws that would eventually bring this American icon to its knees.
From Edison's Light to Corporate Might
The Welch Revolution
The Immelt Era: Inheriting a House of Cards
The Final Unraveling
The Autopsy of an American Icon
The Legacy Beyond the Ashes
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"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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