The CEO Diary with Fexingo · 2026-07-29 · 8 min
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 competitive global company, and what CEOs today can learn from his focus on transparency and accountability. #CEOLeadership #AlanMulally #FordTurnaround #OneFord #AutomotiveIndustry #BusinessStrategy #CrisisManagement #LeadershipLessons #TurnaroundStory #DetroitBigThree #CorporateCulture #BorrowingStrategy #WorkingTogether #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CEOInterview #DecisionMaking #Management Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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