The Man Who Broke CapitalismIn 1981, Jack Welch took over General Electric and quickly rose to fame as the first celebrity CEO. He golfed with presidents, mingled with movie stars, and was idolized for growing GE into the most valuable company in the world. But Welchs achievements didnt stem from some greater intelligence or business prowess. Rather, they were the result of a sustained effort to push GEs stock price ever higher, often at the expense of workers, consumers, and