There is an immutable conflict at work in life and in business, a constant battle between peace and chaos. Neither can be mastered, but both can be influenced. How you go about that is the key to success.

I truly believe the American consumer doesn’t want to buy products made under abusive conditions.

We wanted Nike to be the world's best sports and fitness company. Once you say that, you have a focus. You don't end up making wing tips or sponsoring the next Rolling Stones world tour.

My job is to listen to ideas, maybe cook up a few of my own, and make decisions based on what's good for the shareholders and for the company.

Dare to take chances, lest you leave your talent buried in the ground.

We used to think that everything started in the lab. Now we realize that everything spins off the consumer.

It is possible to tell a customer "no", and have the customer thank you for doing it