El liderazgo según Henry Ford
Summary
TLDRThe story shares an anecdote about Henry Ford, who dined with two candidates for a director position at his company. Despite similar academic achievements, Ford hired one and not the other. When asked why, Ford explained that the hired candidate tasted his food before adding salt, unlike the other. More importantly, the chosen candidate was polite to the restaurant staff, showing respect to everyone, not just Ford. Ford emphasized that a great leader must see and value all people, not just those in positions of power.
Takeaways
- 🍽️ Henry Ford once invited the final two candidates for a dinner interview to decide who would join his company.
- 🎓 Both candidates had similar qualifications, having graduated from the same university with brilliant grades.
- 🤔 After the dinner, Ford informed one candidate that he was hired and the other that he wasn't selected, which surprised the rejected candidate.
- ❓ The rejected candidate asked Ford why he was not chosen, despite their conversation not involving engineering or relevant qualifications.
- 🧂 Ford explained that one reason was the hired candidate tasted his food before adding salt, while the rejected candidate added salt before tasting it.
- 💡 Ford valued people who assess situations before making changes, like tasting food before altering it.
- 🙏 The second and more important reason was that the hired candidate was polite and respectful to the waiters, using 'please' and 'thank you.'
- 🙈 Ford noticed that the rejected candidate only showed politeness to him and ignored the waiters, treating them as invisible.
- 🌟 Ford wanted a leader in his organization who could see and respect all people, regardless of their role in the hierarchy.
- 🔑 This story emphasizes the importance of small actions and manners in leadership and decision-making.
Q & A
What was the purpose of Henry Ford dining with the two candidates?
-Henry Ford dined with the two candidates to evaluate them for a management position at his company, Ford.
What qualifications did the two candidates share?
-Both candidates had graduated from the same university with similar, excellent grades, and were described as geniuses.
Why did Henry Ford hire one candidate and not the other?
-Ford hired one candidate because he demonstrated two qualities: he tasted his food before adding salt, showing thoughtful decision-making, and he was polite and respectful to the waitstaff, demonstrating his ability to see and treat everyone with respect, not just those in positions of authority.
What did the rejected candidate ask Ford after learning he wasn't hired?
-The rejected candidate asked why he wasn’t chosen, especially since the dinner conversation didn’t involve engineering, cars, or their academic backgrounds.
How did Henry Ford respond to the rejected candidate's question?
-Ford explained that the decision was based on two key observations: the candidate’s friend tasted his food before adding salt, while the rejected candidate added salt without tasting; and the friend was polite to the waiters, while the rejected candidate only directed his politeness toward Ford.
What did the act of tasting food before adding salt signify to Ford?
-It signified that the hired candidate was thoughtful and careful, preferring to experience something before making changes, an important quality for leadership.
Why did Ford emphasize politeness toward the waitstaff?
-Ford valued leaders who can see and treat all people respectfully, not just those in positions of power. The ability to recognize and be courteous to everyone, regardless of status, was crucial to him.
What leadership qualities did Ford look for based on this story?
-Ford valued leaders who were thoughtful, cautious about making decisions, and who respected and acknowledged everyone, regardless of their position in a hierarchy.
How did the rejected candidate fail to meet Ford’s expectations?
-The rejected candidate showed a tendency to act impulsively (adding salt before tasting) and only demonstrated respect toward Ford, ignoring the waitstaff, which indicated a hierarchical mindset.
What lesson about leadership does this story convey?
-The story conveys that great leaders are thoughtful in their actions and show respect to everyone, regardless of their position. Leadership is about more than technical knowledge—it’s about interpersonal awareness and considerate decision-making.
Outlines
🍽️ A Dinner with a Lesson
The story begins with Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, hosting a dinner with two final candidates for a managerial position at his company. Both were brilliant graduates from the same university, with outstanding academic achievements. After dinner, Ford made his decision, hiring one candidate while politely rejecting the other. Surprised by the decision, the rejected candidate questioned Ford, asking why he wasn’t chosen, as the dinner conversation hadn't focused on their technical skills or education.
🧂 The Salt Test
Ford revealed two primary reasons for his choice. First, the hired candidate tasted his food before adding salt, while the other added salt without tasting it first. Ford appreciated those who assess a situation before making changes. This subtle act indicated a thoughtful and deliberate approach to decision-making.
🤝 Respect and Courtesy Matter
The second, and more important reason, was how the chosen candidate treated the restaurant staff. He was polite, using 'please' and 'thank you' when interacting with the waiters. In contrast, the rejected candidate treated the waiters as invisible and only showed politeness when speaking to Ford. Ford explained that a true leader must be able to see and respect all people, not just those in positions of power. This demonstrated the candidate’s ability to lead with humility and respect for everyone, regardless of hierarchy.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Henry Ford
💡Dinner
💡Engineering
💡Salt
💡Politeness
💡Camareros (Waiters)
💡Hierarchía (Hierarchy)
💡Leadership
💡Respect
💡Observation
Highlights
Henry Ford dined with two candidates for a director position at his company.
Both candidates had graduated from the same university with brilliant academic records.
Ford hired one candidate after the dinner and declined the other, despite the conversation not involving cars or engineering.
The rejected candidate asked Ford why he was not selected.
Ford gave two reasons for his decision.
The first reason was that the hired candidate tasted his food before adding salt, whereas the rejected candidate added salt before tasting.
Ford appreciated people who tested things before making changes.
The second and more important reason was based on how each candidate treated the restaurant staff.
The hired candidate was polite and respectful to the waiters, saying 'please' and 'thank you'.
In contrast, the rejected candidate ignored the waiters and only showed politeness when speaking to Ford.
Ford emphasized that a good leader must be able to see and respect people, not just focus on hierarchy.
The story illustrates the importance of humility and awareness in leadership.
Ford valued character traits like consideration and respect over technical skills in this case.
The story serves as a lesson in leadership and the importance of small actions in making a strong impression.
Ford’s decision-making process highlighted the significance of personal conduct in professional settings.
Transcripts
me encanta una historia que cuenta que
el fundador de la Ford Henry Ford en una
ocasión llegó a cenar a los dos últimos
candidatos para un puesto de dirección
en su empresa ambos se habían graduado
en la misma Universidad con notas
similares brillantes eran genios después
de cenar salieron los tres del
restaurante y Ford le dijo a uno de
ellos estás contratado y al otro le dijo
lo siento no vamos a colaborar Gracias
por tu tiempo este último sorprendido
cogió valor y le preguntó a Fort Señor
me permitiría preguntarle algo durante
la cena no hemos hablado de ingeniería
ni de coches ni de la universidad solo
hablamos de cosas intrascendentes porque
ha elegido contratar a mi amigo y no a
mí
el señor Four le respondió por dos
razones principales la primera es que tu
amigo probó su carne y luego le puso sal
tú le pusiste sal y luego la probaste me
gustan las personas que prueban las
cosas antes de hacer cambios y la
segunda razón y más importante es que tu
amigo fue educado con todos los
camareros pidiendo por favor y dando las
gracias En cambio los camareros fueron
invisibles para ti solo fuiste educado
cuando te dirigías a mí
ese gran líder que quiero tener en mi
organización tiene que ser capaz de ver
a las personas y tú esta noche
Solo ha sido capaz de ver la jerarquía
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