A Star at Toyota, a Believer at Ford
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A Star at Toyota, a Believer at Ford
A Star at Toyota, a Believer at Ford
As the lights dimmed, Mr. Farley didn’t lead cheers or shout slogans. Instead, he spoke from the heart, revealing a depth of passion for Ford that turned the room dead silent.
He talked about his grandfather, who had gone to work for Henry Ford at the celebrated Rouge plant in 1914; about his first car, a vintage 1966 Mustang; and about the dealers and their families and their livelihoods.
Like a shy actor blossoming on stage, Mr. Farley became swept up in the emotional power of the moment. “I believe, in many ways, the future of Ford is the future of our country,” he said. “The work here is simply more important than the work I was doing at Toyota.” When he finished, the dealers rose for a standing ovation that left Mr. Farley momentarily stunned. After the applause died down, he savored the reaction.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/bu...y&st=nyt&scp=1
As the lights dimmed, Mr. Farley didn’t lead cheers or shout slogans. Instead, he spoke from the heart, revealing a depth of passion for Ford that turned the room dead silent.
He talked about his grandfather, who had gone to work for Henry Ford at the celebrated Rouge plant in 1914; about his first car, a vintage 1966 Mustang; and about the dealers and their families and their livelihoods.
Like a shy actor blossoming on stage, Mr. Farley became swept up in the emotional power of the moment. “I believe, in many ways, the future of Ford is the future of our country,” he said. “The work here is simply more important than the work I was doing at Toyota.” When he finished, the dealers rose for a standing ovation that left Mr. Farley momentarily stunned. After the applause died down, he savored the reaction.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/bu...y&st=nyt&scp=1
Excellent article. 
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It's going to take those kinds of people to bring back the American auto industry. The Domestic brands must match the passion and pride that has fueled Toyota and Honda's rise.
I'm glad Mr. Farley is at Ford and I know he will do his best but it will take much more. Bill Ford Jr. has just as much passion and drive but even that has not been enough. The economy and public perception are hard to change. I would love for nothing more than GM, Ford and Chrysler rise back to the big 3 but I think there are some more dark days ahead and depending on how the Domestic brands react will determine who will rise to the next challenge.
-I didn't know he was Chris Farley's cousin.
I'm glad Mr. Farley is at Ford and I know he will do his best but it will take much more. Bill Ford Jr. has just as much passion and drive but even that has not been enough. The economy and public perception are hard to change. I would love for nothing more than GM, Ford and Chrysler rise back to the big 3 but I think there are some more dark days ahead and depending on how the Domestic brands react will determine who will rise to the next challenge.
-I didn't know he was Chris Farley's cousin.
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A Star at Toyota, a Believer at Ford
As the lights dimmed, Mr. Farley didn’t lead cheers or shout slogans. Instead, he spoke from the heart, revealing a depth of passion for Ford that turned the room dead silent.
He talked about his grandfather, who had gone to work for Henry Ford at the celebrated Rouge plant in 1914; about his first car, a vintage 1966 Mustang; and about the dealers and their families and their livelihoods.
Like a shy actor blossoming on stage, Mr. Farley became swept up in the emotional power of the moment. “I believe, in many ways, the future of Ford is the future of our country,” he said. “The work here is simply more important than the work I was doing at Toyota.” When he finished, the dealers rose for a standing ovation that left Mr. Farley momentarily stunned. After the applause died down, he savored the reaction.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/bu...y&st=nyt&scp=1
As the lights dimmed, Mr. Farley didn’t lead cheers or shout slogans. Instead, he spoke from the heart, revealing a depth of passion for Ford that turned the room dead silent.
He talked about his grandfather, who had gone to work for Henry Ford at the celebrated Rouge plant in 1914; about his first car, a vintage 1966 Mustang; and about the dealers and their families and their livelihoods.
Like a shy actor blossoming on stage, Mr. Farley became swept up in the emotional power of the moment. “I believe, in many ways, the future of Ford is the future of our country,” he said. “The work here is simply more important than the work I was doing at Toyota.” When he finished, the dealers rose for a standing ovation that left Mr. Farley momentarily stunned. After the applause died down, he savored the reaction.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/20/bu...y&st=nyt&scp=1
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