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The Universality of Leadership: Challenging Industry-Specific Biases

Tullio Siragusa

Under Mulally’s strategic vision and the “One Ford” plan, he streamlined brands, globalized the company’s operations, and renewed focus on innovative car designs. By 2012, Ford reported a $5.7 When he took the reins at Ford in 2006, the company was facing dire financial straits.

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The Detriments of a Command-and-Control Culture and the Power of Design Thinking

Tullio Siragusa

The command-and-control approach stifled this innovative idea, leading to a missed opportunity that contributed to Kodak’s decline. Result: Kodak’s failure to innovate and adapt to digital technology ultimately led to bankruptcy in 2012. A great place to work becomes a great company to do business with.