The top 10 most inspiring quotes by Henry Ford II
- The first qualification for success in my view is a strong work ethic.
- Nobody can really guarantee the future. The best we can do is size up the chances, calculate the risks involved, estimate our ability to deal with them and then make our plans with confidence.
- A generation ago there were a thousand men to every opportunity, while today there are a thousand opportunities to every man.
- Obsolescence is the very hallmark of progress.
- We have a tremendous investment in facilities for (internal combustion engines, transmissions, and axles) and I can’t see throwing them away just because the electric car doesn’t emit fumes.
- No society of nations, no people within a nation, no family can benefit through mutual aid unless good will exceeds ill will; unless the spirit of cooperation surpasses antagonism; unless we all see and act as though the other man’s welfare determines our own welfare.
- Profits are the ultimate measure of how efficiently we provide customers with the best products for their needs. Profits are required to survive and grow.
- We can’t take a slipshod and easygoing attitude toward education in this country. And by “we” I don’t mean “somebody else,” but I mean me and I mean you. It is the future of our country-yours and mine-which is at stake.
- In seeking to serve social needs because it makes good business sense to do so, a corporation is doing what it knows how to do best.
- We have to be ready to trade our old ideas for new ones, and the sooner we do that, the better.
Henry Ford II (1917–1987) was an influential American automotive industry executive who served as the president and later CEO of Ford Motor Company from 1945 to 1980.
The eldest grandson of the company’s founder, Henry Ford, he is credited with revitalizing the automaker after World War II, steering it through significant financial challenges and modernizing its operations.
Upon taking control, Ford II initiated sweeping changes, including bringing in a group of young, skilled managers known as the “Whiz Kids,” who introduced modern management techniques. Under his leadership, Ford Motor Company introduced iconic models like the Thunderbird and the Mustang, and became one of the world’s most profitable companies.
Known for his tough but effective management style, Ford II was instrumental in restoring the company’s global reputation and financial stability. His legacy is marked by his ability to blend innovation with tradition, securing Ford’s place as an industry leader.
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