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

I don't consider myself enigmatic, but I don't spend a lot of time thinking about my public persona.

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

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

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.

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