Leadership-Traits,characteristics and behaviors of Famous Business Leaders

Lee Iacocca and Henry Ford II

Leadership Traits , Characteristics of Business Leaders

Introduction

This presents the leadership traits , characteristics and behaviors of two business leaders : Lee Iacocca and Henry Ford II . Their business practices , character traits and even their flaws will be presented in the following sections so that they will be better understood in light of their achievements at Ford and Chrysler for Iacocca and at Ford Motors for Henry Ford II

Lee Iacocca : Becoming a World Class Leader at Chrysler

Lee Iacocca was born as Lido Anthony Iacocca

in 1924 and became known worldwide for his achievements in reviving Chrysler Corporation in the 1980s . He took over Chrysler in 1978 and he became Chairman of the board in 1979 . He then fulfilled his job until 1992 when he retired . In the course of his Presidency at Chrysler , he became an advocate of American business exports

Prior to becoming Chrysler 's top man , he served at Ford Motor Company from 1946 . His career flourished and he became one of the top automobile developers at Ford . He became known for the Mustang and for offering the 56 for 56 campaign ' where automobile buyers can pay 56 monthly payments for 1956 model cars . In 1964 , he became the President of Ford His career at Ford became very colorful . His development of the Lincoln brand and the revival of the Mercury brand brought him national renown In addition to that , he also helped the Ford Pinto be catapulted to existence and...