episode 9: Bill Ford | Creating ‘the Ford of the Future’
Jim sits down with his boss, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford. They discuss their shared passions and approaches to both work (relationships with employees; maintaining authenticity as leaders) and play (hockey, racing, fly fishing). And of course, they talk about the legacy of the company that Bill’s great grandfather founded. “I love the Ford history. I loved growing up with it,” he tells Jim. “But I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow.”
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00:00 Introduction
01:18 Insights into the CEO Hiring Process
03:02 Bill Ford's Connection with the Environment
05:28 Revitalizing Detroit: The Michigan Central Station Project
07:27 The Ford Family Legacy
08:49 The Importance of the Auto Industry to the U.S.
09:43 Bill Ford's Connection with Employees and the Rouge Incident
13:50 Bill Ford's Personal Interests: Fly Fishing and Hockey
16:10 Bill Ford's Passion for Racing
17:18 The Detroit Lions and the City's Sports Culture
17:49 The Story of Owning a Football Team
19:08 The Love for Cars and the Evolution of Ford
20:21 The Ford Family's Connection with the Company
21:56 The Future of Ford and the Shift to Electric Vehicles
23:31 Memories of First Cars and Learning to Drive
25:54 The Next Generation of the Ford Family in the Business
28:34 The Challenges and Triumphs of Leading Ford
32:26 Reflections on Legacy and the Future of Ford
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