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.

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.

Nike is a marketing-oriented company, and the product is our most important marketing tool.

I still get real nervous when I go in front of more than two people.

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

Meeting sports athletes that are the best in the world is a thrill to this day.