Nike’s Post

When I say Nike, three words come in to your mind. Just do it. When I say Reebok… my guess is nothing came to mind. This was one of the impactful exercises that we went through last Thursday when Chatting with Gair Maxwell at the TEC Canada dinner event put on by Deb Milimaka Miles and Ralph Hesje. Brand has been on my mind (and priority list) for the past couple of months, and I’m excited to share what we’ve been working on (including some more shout-outs!). We talked about a number of stories, case studies, and lessons that evening, and I want to leave folks with a couple: 1. The secret is story. It’s simple, but that doesn’t make it easy. People resonate and gravitate to stories. It’s the easiest form of magnetism out there. 2. Behind great brands was a leader with curiousity, courage, vision, and a willingness to take initiative. Without all four, something falls short. 3. Consistent, original, authentic content. It’s like going to the gym. You need to show up consistently. It’s not glamourous work, but it leads to glamourous results. There’s no silver bullets in life of business. Looking forward to digging in to this book and continue #learning!

Strong partnerships in business are crucial for sustainable growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. They enable companies to leverage each other's strengths, access new markets, and share risks. Effective partnerships are built on clear communication, mutual benefits, and shared goals, fostering a collaborative environment that can drive significant value for all parties involved. #management #ceo #leadership #marketing #humanresources #director

This Is How My Client Did It—and So Can You I am overjoyed to share a fantastic testimonial from Nike B. He said, "Enrolling in the 12-weeks Boot Camp was a game-changer for me! Within 11 weeks, I secured a new role as a Senior Director—something I never thought possible. Maryam's personalized program helped me recognize and appreciate my true value. Her simple communication tips transformed the way I interact with others, leading to much better responses!" — Nike B. Nike's story is a testament to the power of recognizing your worth and refining your communication skills. It fills me with immense gratitude to know that my program had such a significant impact on his career. I am passionate about helping professionals to find their potential and achieve their dreams. Seeing transformations like Nike's is why I love what I do. I'm excited to announce that I will be launching one FREE MASTERCLASS soon to help people more. Stay connected for updates and details! #CareerTransformation #SuccessStories #ProfessionalGrowth #CoachingSuccess #EmpowermentCoach #UnlockYourPotential #CareerDevelopment #Gratitude #StayConnected #TransformYourLife #LeadershipDevelopment

10 years at Nike: The one accomplishment I’m most proud of: 1.   It wasn’t the remarkable revenue impact, exceeding $30M annually. 2.   It wasn’t being part of groundbreaking products like the AlphaFly. 3.   It wasn’t even the numerous ventures launched or the digital material design innovations pioneered. What I’m most proud of is creating a program focused on our team's growth. Together, we identified the 10 areas where we needed improvement based on our eNPS survey results. Collaborating closely, we devised a plan and established KPIs, which they held myself accountable to. This simple idea transformed our team into one of the strongest and most united at Nike. Why? Because it demonstrated genuine care and unwavering commitment to their values. It showed dedication to their growth and improvement. As a result, our team fostered an environment where tough conversations were welcomed, complex challenges were tackled together, and ambiguity was navigated with trust and confidence. True leadership, after all, is about investing in people and cultivating an environment where everyone can thrive. It's always about the people. Always.

Experienced first hand at Best Buy, being the leader of your industry is way more difficult than people realize. Every competitor is looking to get a piece. You get a C/C+ performance grade if nobody takes a piece. And when you grow your business nobody cares because it is expected as the top (shoe) dog. The wrong CEO can undue a culture that had been successful for decades in about 12 months. Also experienced first hand at the mentioned former employer. Nike has been taking on many hot competitors like HOKA, On, and New Balance. Reminds me of similar situation when Nike was taking on adidas , Converse , and PUMA Group. So is this the industry leader going through a tough cycle of competitors raising the level of competition or is this the case of mismanagement at the top? My friend Joshua McLindsay shares his insider POV below. #footwear #shoedog #dtc #retail #ecommerce #iconicbrands #Nike #sportsapparel #Puma #adidas #hoka #on #competitiveleadership #shoedog #newbalance

Teamwork makes the dream work. I don't care how "cheesy" that sounds, it will always remain so true. Bringing it back to the glory days of my freshman year of high school 😂 my cross-country team won the Minnesota AA Cross-Country Championships, won the Nike Heartland Regionals meet, and advanced to the Nike Cross Nationals meet sponsored by Nike. Nike flew us out for free and gave us over $500+ of free gear. It was epic. Our team was ranked 6th in the nation (but we did not race the greatest) and ended up doing pretty poorly. Apart from all of the successes, our team was completely divided, there was so much drama, and I'm surprised we even did as well as we did. It was one of those situations, where you almost wish your team did badly but got along, versus doing well and everyone is divided from one other. I think this is one of the reasons why I am so passionate about being a team player and creating a team-player environment. It's not fun showing up to work, sport, family event, or whatever it may be, with so much tension and people being upset with each other. Upset with a coworker? Clear the air and speak up about how you feel. Toxic work environment? Find a new career or bring it to management and suggest implementing a change in the workspace. Want a good team environment? First, be a good team player yourself. People can blame others all they want, but we first have to look at ourselves and see what we can do differently. As Michael Jackson says, "I'm starting with the man in the mirror"😉 #teamplayer #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #professionaldevelopment #business #eventprofs

🔥Throwback to 2016: A Game-Changing Journey with Nike🔥 Seven years ago, Nike posed a challenge: 🤔 "How do we make Nike more like the Ritz Carlton? How does Nike find its Amazon Prime? How does a leader serve?" Alongside the immensely talented Creative and Musician, Adrian Bailey, we tackled this challenge head-on. Our brainstorming sessions weren't just confined to conference rooms; he and I took to the streets, running daily to ignite our creativity. 🏃♂️💭 The result? An impactful deck and a manifesto video that echoed our message, resonating deeply within Nike's internal corridors. The ripple effect was profound - our work was handed from one Nike leader to another, amplifying its reach and influence. Today, I’m sharing that same video. Although it's 7 years old, its message remains as powerful and relevant as ever. A big shoutout to Adrian and everyone who was a part of this incredible journey. It's a testament to how creativity, collaboration, and a shared vision can drive real change. #Nike #Throwback #Innovation #Leadership #Creativity

Do it… This would probably sound close to the famous Nike slogan and yes that is also very sound advice. Recently I have been fascinated by the #Forbesquote as it brings to life ideas and thoughts deep within me. It is amazing how my pick of the week is on the concept of #effectiveness and #doing. As we push towards the end of a truly …….(please feel free to add how the year has been for you), it is important like every excellent driver to put three things into perspective; 1. The elements ahead of you. 2. The surrounding ideas and concepts/conditions and 3. The things that lie behind using the rear-view mirror. The new year is some days away and the best time to begin to prepare and plan and consider the necessary arsenals to execute is #now. Organisations would begin in earnest to plan and prepare for retreats and how to get the best for their staff into the new year and what better way than to also #align yourself on how best to maximise your #talent and #productivity beyond your current employment and into the future. The future awaits and it here already. #Reflect with the errors and wins of the months and years gone by and #consider with the realities of now and by all means #prepare for the future with the ideas and visions that exists and don’t. See you at the top! Talent is beautiful and yet not Enough! #Build! #BuildNow!

"Winning isn’t for everyone." I love this new ad from Nike In today's society, there's a trend of celebrating mere participation, with many children's sports eliminating scorekeeping altogether. It’s as though everyone is taught they’re a winner, which couldn’t be further from reality. Not everyone wins, and not everyone is exceptional. Winning demands a mindset that realistically, most people lack. It requires drive, determination, and resilience. While you can’t win every time, true winners relentlessly pursue excellence. They rise after defeat, using it as fuel for progress. It’s their dedication and perseverance that define them. In the pursuit of greatness, winners demonstrate grit and make significant sacrifices. We should celebrate winners in all areas, not just sports. This mindset should be encouraged. There’s nothing wrong with striving to win and sometimes you have to be selfish. It’s something to be encouraged, not vilified. In my experience, those who reject keeping score and advocate for participation trophies are often the ones who haven't succeeded in life. So once again, “Winning isn’t for everyone.”

Today's reported headline about climate scientists' despair doesn't change the work we really have to do, and always did. The likelyhood of a runaway global temperature rise well beyond the theoretical limits of manageable change is almost like an open secret, it just gets more emphatic with each new sensor stream analysis and on the ground report. The work waiting to be done at scale, collectively, is to practice changing the story we think we're in. To lean into self expression about what we really want and help each other picture little local what-ifs that don't just dwell on what's gone, going, degrading, disappointing, owed us or fully heart breaking about where we live. What's the future you DO want? What's your way into picturing a bit of it? As Naomi Kline said recently, this is a narrative job and a technical policy job, both at the same time. You may be no policy wonk, but new legal frameworks for how we can value the world differently will get funded more and more the more you know exactly how to tell an old world politician what new world you and your community want. THAT comes from creative confidence. And this just grows with practice. Practice and encouragement. What help do you need to get practicing a better future?