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    Henry ford is not only did he build one of the largest automobile manufacturers he set in motion a

    series of changes that would change society.

    Ford was born in 1863 and worked for Edison Illuminating Company as an engineer before
    embarking on his first auto venture. What came of that exploring was the Quadricycle, a gas-
    powered buggy, and subsequently Ford's first company, Detroit Automobile Co., which he started
    in 1899. The venture soon failed but he quickly turned to a new one, Henry Ford Co., which he
    only operated for about a year until leaving.

    Ford brought mass production and efficiency to automobile manufacturing when he started the
    Ford Motor Company in 1903. As head of the company, he raised wages for workers and lowered
    the cost of vehicles moves that rippled out to change society in many ways, from the development
    of the nation's interstate highway system to the expansion of the middle class.

    Bringing the assembly line to car manufacturing is easily Henry Ford's greatest innovation, but his
    biggest success was proving that you don't have to be first to market you just must be the best.
    Widely noted for his dictatorial style of management, he had a hand in most major decisions at the
    company and is said to have even monitored employee's activities outside of work Ford was
    resolute in his vision.

    Ford faced criticisms from employee unions and with opponents of his political views. But
    demonstrating his humble nature and a capacity to learn from failure, Ford shifted his views and
    beliefs. Overcoming adversity is certainly not easy, which is why these leadership qualities are
    among some of the most impressive.

    Humility can be appreciated in different ways when it comes to leadership qualities. For Ford,
    having an ability to learn from his mistakes reflects this leadership trait.

    By all accounts, Ford was a visionary leader ahead of his time. For one, he enabled nearly
    everyone to have the ability to afford an automobile. But he also introduced technologies and
    innovations that changed the world. The profound effects of these leadership qualities had lasting
    impacts on the country. Specifically, his bold leadership can be attributed to the need for our
    nation’s interstate system. Likewise, many link his leadership qualities and innovations to the rise
    of the middle class.

    Among all the leadership qualities that Ford demonstrated, perhaps his most notable was the
    ability to connect with others. Though not perfect, Ford leveraged his leadership qualities to be
    inclusive and to promote collaboration. And he learned from his mistakes when things didn’t go as
    planned. These leadership qualities made others respect him and want to follow his lead. And it
    remains a reason that Ford Motor Company continues to be a leader in the automotive market
    today. Bold leadership leaves bold legacies, and Ford highlights this simple fact.

    References www.boldbusiness.com
    www.inc.com

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