Fiction vs. Reality

Fiction vs. Reality

I have heard the story of the birth of Nike told a number of times, but until I read Shoe Dog, I didn’t really understand the story. The story was not in context and it was thereby distorted. Here is the story I heard: One day the founder of Nike was making breakfast....
Fiction vs. Reality

Who’s on Your Team?

I just finished reading Shoe Dog for the second time. It was a great book. I liked the book so much, I considered requiring it in class. To create and run a successful organization like Nike, you would think that Phil Knight must have been a great, charismatic leader,...