Dealing with Objections, Accepting ‘No’, & Being What You Are

Ted Cannis reflects on his 30+ years serving in various leadership roles at Ford, along with the bold moments that led him to being appointed to Ford Pro CEO earlier this year. In this episode we also discuss:How to deal with objections when you’re trying to make change. How to decide whether a no should really be a no?How to be who you are and focusing on your strengths to make your impact in the world.Guest Bio: Ted Cannis began his career at Ford in 1989 as a profit analyst at the company’s headquarters in Dearborn, Mich. He worked 11 years in Finance, including assignments around the world and in June of 2021, Ted was appointed CEO of Ford Pro.In this role, Ted is redefining customer value through the auto industry’s first standalone commercial-vehicle services and distribution business inside Ford – a key part of Ford+, the Blue Oval’s plan for growth. Ford Pro leverages technology to deliver a revolutionary range of electric and gas commercial vans, trucks and connected services, helping business and government customers improve productivity, and lower their total cost of vehicle ownership.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------About this Show:Digital transformation expert, Mark Russell, speaks with true Catalyzers – the people who drive change in positive, profound and meaningful ways. If you aspire to be courageous, to do things differently, or to change things for the better, this must-hear podcast will inspire you with stories and actionable takeaways so you, too, can become a Catalyzer.Hosted by: Mark Russell