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How Alan Mulally Saved Ford Without Bankruptcy
In 2006, Ford was bleeding billions and on the brink of collapse. Enter Alan Mulally, a Boeing veteran with no car experience but a radical plan: borrow $23 billion before the credit crisis hit, then execute 'One Ford' – unifying global operations, selling off luxury brands, and bet everything on a few core models. This episode unpacks Mulally's leadership playbook: the 'Working Together' management system, his calm during the 2008 crash, and why Ford alone among Detroit's Big Three avoided bankruptcy. Learn how he transformed a family-run automaker into a…
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