Elevate with Robert Glazer

Elevate Classics: How Alan Mulally Saved The Ford Motor Company

Jun 27, 2023

Former Ford CEO Alan Mulally discusses his exemplary career, leadership style, and the challenges he faced in saving Ford from disaster. Topics include the development of the Boeing 777, the importance of transparency and collaboration, creating a positive work environment, and transforming company culture for success.

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Alan Mulally's leadership at Ford focused on transparency, accountability, and aligning production with demand.

Mulally emphasized building a culture of inclusivity, cooperation, and shared vision at Boeing.

Through collaborative problem-solving and clear communication, Mulally transformed Ford from near-bankruptcy to profitability.

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Introduction to Alan Malali's Background and Career

Alan Malali, the former president and CEO of Ford Motor Company and the former CEO of the Commercial Airlines Division at Boeing, discusses his early life growing up in Kansas and his passion for aerospace and commercial airplanes. He highlights his education and mentorship experiences at the University of Kansas and MIT, emphasizing the importance of learning how to work together. Malali shares the pivotal moments that led him to work at Boeing and later transition to Ford Motor Company during a challenging period of financial crisis.

Introduction

2min

Journey at Boeing: Creating the 777

6min

Importance of Transparency, Collaboration, and Exceptional Ownership in Achieving Success

3min

Building a Collaborative and Inclusive Culture

13min

Creating a Positive Work Environment and Revolutionary Nutrition Program

3min

Embracing Teamwork for Company Transformation

19min

Transformative Turnaround of an Iconic Company through Trust and Cultural Transformation

5min

Navigating Challenges and Innovations in Current Ventures

2min

Collaborative Resource Sharing and Future Plans

4min

Alan Mulally is one of the most effective leaders of his generation. He is the Former President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, where he led the company through an existential crisis and back to profitability. He was also CEO of the commercial airlines division at Boeing, where he led the development of the Boeing 777, the most profitable aircraft in the company’s history. He is also on the Board of Directors at the Mayo Clinic, Google and several cutting edge startups.

Alan joined host Robert Glazer on the Elevate Podcast to talk about his exemplary career, his model of leadership and management, how he led Ford from the brink of disaster, and much more. Check out the resources referenced in this episode at this link.

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Elevate with Robert Glazer

Elevate Classics: How Alan Mulally Saved The Ford Motor Company

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Introduction to Alan Malali's Background and Career

Implementing Effective Leadership Strategies at Boeing

Overseeing Turnaround at Ford Motor Company

Cultural Transformation and Employee Engagement

Current Endeavors and Future Plans

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Introduction to Alan Malali's Background and Career

Implementing Effective Leadership Strategies at Boeing

Overseeing Turnaround at Ford Motor Company

Cultural Transformation and Employee Engagement

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