The Man Who Broke Capitalism

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The Man Who Broke Capitalism Book Review David Gelles

The Man Who Broke Capitalism examines how Jack Welch’s management philosophy reshaped American business, embedding shareholder primacy and short-term optimization into corporate culture. David Gelles traces how these ideas spread across industries, contributing to financialization, weakened labor relations, and long-term instability, making this book essential reading for anyone serious about governance, leadership, and sustainable value creation.

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The Best Business Books on Technology, Silicon Valley, and Modern Capitalism

Modern capitalism didn’t unravel overnight. It optimized itself there. This reading list examines the true mechanics behind Silicon Valley, platform power, and financialized growth, where narrative often outruns evidence and systems reward belief over accountability. From Theranos to WeWork, Facebook to crypto, these books reveal how confidence, capital, and concentrated power quietly hollow institutions long before collapse becomes visible.

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