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The quote "Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success” encapsulates Henry Ford's belief in the power of collaboration and teamwork. As the pioneering industrialist behind Ford Motor Company, Ford understood that achieving greatness requires more than just individual effort—it demands unity, perseverance, and a shared vision. This timeless wisdom continues to inspire leaders and teams around the world to strive for collective success. #Phillipseducation #henryford #henryfordquote #HenryFordWisdom #henryfordquotes #motivaltionalquotes #FordMotors #fordmotors #assemblyline |Ford Motor Company|

Recently, Hagerty leaders from around the country gathered at our home base in City of Traverse City, Michigan City, Michigan, for a few days of face-to-face learning and camaraderie, which is incredibly valuable in this age of Zoom meetings and dispersed workforces. Hagerty is celebrating 40 years in business this year, so we spent a few moments reflecting on where we’ve been, but the bulk of our time was spent on where we’re going. Will the collectible car hobby continue to grow? And what will Hagerty’s role be? Our assessment: the future is incredibly bright for both Hagerty and the hobby. Sixty-seven million people in the U.S. describe themselves as car enthusiasts. They own 46 million collectible vehicles, worth more than a trillion dollars. And yet there is only one company whose sole purpose is to help them buy, sell, protect, and enjoy the cars they love. Thank you to everyone on One Team Hagerty. You are the engine that drives us forward. Also, thank you to our members, partners and everyone out there who simply can’t get enough of cars.   We’re honored to serve you. #hagerty #cars #classiccars #hgty #business #leadership #workplaceculture

With #Boeing sloughing off its senior leadership echelons in another attempt to sort itself out, this January commentary from the excellent Bill George at #Harvard provides crucial history of the company's downfall (it's less profane than the exposé by #JohnOliver on a recent edition of #LastWeekTonight). Where would Boeing be if it had appointed Alan Mulally rather than #JimMcNerney? Would Alan have done at Boeing what he went on to do at #Ford? https://lnkd.in/g-4X3SPC Important lessons for all leaders and organisations, being penny wise and pound foolish is not a recipe for safety and success.

As the collision repair industry continues to evolve, it's important to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments. This recent article from FenderBender provides an in-depth analysis of the industry. The piece covers a variety of topics, including initiatives aimed at growing the next generation of auto body technicians, the impact of autonomous vehicles on traffic fines, advancements in the field of electric vehicles, and strategies for recession-proofing repair shops. Additionally, it touches on the adaptation of shops to ADAS technologies. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the collision repair industry or just starting out, this article is a must-read for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve. Check it out! #CollisionRepair #AutoBodyTechnicians #AutonomousVehicles #ElectricVehicles #ADAS #IndustryTrends FenderBender

Frankly, I love to see these moments of reckoning. This highlights a critical inflection point for the prevailing leadership style that has dominated corporate America (particularly the Jack Welch era at GE, where Calhoun spent nearly three decades). I look forward to seeing more diverse and evolved leadership styles to navigate the incredible complexities organizations, like Boeing, face. For more on Calhoun's resignation, see the WSJ article linked below. https://lnkd.in/gM3fMgFf

I recommend reading the book #AmericanIcon...a journey full of insights into the development of strategies and means of execution that can explain a little about #AlanMulally's success.

Building something truly great requires understanding what truly matters. This hilarious satire from BMW and Mercedes Benz drives home a crucial point: - As entrepreneurs, we must create solutions that we'd use ourselves. If we settle for less, we're admitting our product isn't the best fit. - Our product is a reflection of our values, so let's focus on crafting solutions that bring ease, relief, and joy to both ourselves and our customers. - By prioritizing solutions we believe in, we can create something that truly solves our target audience's needs - and our own. #productexcellence #entrepreneurmindset #innovation #entrepreneurs

Between 2006 and 2014, how could an automaker like Ford thrive while experiencing all of the same challenges that drove cross-town rival General Motors into bankruptcy in 2009? The answer is simple. The execution was hard. #fordmotorcompany #generalmotors #leadership #automotiveindustry#corporatestrategy #financialcrisis #stockmarket #investing #bankruptcy https://lnkd.in/gDY5M8f9

Chapter 9 of Dave Alpern’s 📕 has me thinking about what Joe Gibbs Racing identified as “The Most Important Question”. It reminded me of a business school case study I’d read years ago profiling Southwest Airlines (I had to Google which airline) and their mantra of “Wheels Up.” Basically it connected every employee’s commitment to achieving whatever needed to be done in order to get planes ✈️ ready to depart and get back in the air. They weren’t making money while the craft were grounded. So everyone’s focus had to be on getting the wheels up (and off the ground). Similarly, JGR leadership challenges themselves, and their team to answer the question, “Does this make us go fast?” It underpins every financial and strategic decision. I don’t have a lot of time or 💰 available for my race craft; so, instead of worrying about keeping up appearances or trying to look the part, it seems like a more worthwhile and focusing exercise for little guys like us is just to concentrate on the things that’ll help us go fast too. #BuildingSpeed

General Motors posts impressive Q2 results with a 37% gain in pre-tax profits! 💪 With record earnings, GM continues to drive innovation and success in the automotive industry. Well done! Your strategic techniques are paving the way for continued success.   Read more about their financial performance and future plans here: https://zurl.co/NxBJ   #GM #AutoIndustry #Innovation #FinancialSuccess #ElectricVehicles #StrategicGrowth #Leadership