A Time to Lead and a Time for Working Together Part 1 - Alan Mulally

Do Good To Lead Well with Craig Dowden

In this episode, Alan Mulally, the former CEO of Ford and Boeing and Craig Dowden discuss the five-element of the working together management system and how it focuses on emotion, strength, mindset, the nature of leadership, teamwork and ways to bring authentic leadership qualities to life as a cohesive working unit. The discussion highlights the importance of creating an environment conducive to collaboration and open communication, how to bridge foundational leadership qualities like civility and humility and establishing psychological safety. 

The episode also addresses fundamental questions every leader should consider and strategies for making team members feel a sense of belonging. Throughout, the focus is on inclusive leadership and the impact it has on team development and growth.

How can you use these elements to build a cohesive team, align team values and behaviors, and explore the full potential of leadership qualities within your organization?


What You’ll Learn:

Ways to bring leadership qualities to life through a system of working together as a unit

The importance of creating a working environment that is conducive to working together

How to bridge together the two foundational leadership qualities, civility and humility

The 3 fundamental questions every leader should address

The compelling vision - Comprehensive Strategy and Relentless Implementation

How to make and give others a sense of belonging as the leader

The process of growing one’s leadership capabilities

The power of synergies that arise from self-awareness and awareness of others

The role of a leader’s mindset and its effect on practices and the management system

How inclusive leadership can influence the team’s self-development and growth 

Maximizing human potential and the art of separating tasks from individuals

The process of building good emotional resiliency 

Involving the team in shaping the growth strategy and 

Giving team members the choice to change, improve, participate and do better 

Setting the stage for the team to believe in the vision and strategy


More of Alan:

Alan Mulally is an American aerospace engineer and manufacturing executive. He served as the CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes and later as president and CEO of Ford Motor Company. He led the transformation of Ford Motor Company into a top automobile brand. Mulally is credited with turning around both Ford and Boeing during challenging times. He made significant contributions to Boeing projects and was known for his role in the design of the first all-digital flight deck in a commercial aircraft. Mulally was appointed to the Board of Directors of Google in 2014 and inducted into the International Air & Space Hall of Fame in 2015.

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-mulally-29017a130/⁠

⁠Do Good To Lead Well: the Science and Practice of Positive Leadership by Craig Dowden⁠

⁠A Time To Lead - Mastering Your Self…So You Can Master Your World by Craig Dowden⁠


More of Do Good to Lead Well:

Website: ⁠https://craigdowden.com/⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigdowden/⁠

2022-09-15 52 min

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