Phil Knight started his career not unlike the way most college graduates do – with no money and no clear direction of what his future would entail. What later transpired is one of the greatest stories of relentless entrepreneurship, and a sports giant worth over $100 billion.

In his recent memoir titled ‘Shoe Dog’, Knight walks us through Nike’s inception, describes countless personal and professional trials and tribulations, and brings the story to a close at the company’s IPO in 1980. The book is extremely well written and full of valuable lessons for a leader in any capacity.

Here are 7 key leadership lessons from Nike Founder Phil Knight’s recent novel:

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Phil Knight started his career not unlike the way most college graduates do – with no money and no clear direction of what his future would entail. What later transpired is one of the greatest stories of relentless entrepreneurship, and a sports giant worth over $100 billion.

In his recent memoir titled ‘Shoe Dog’, Knight walks us through Nike’s inception, describes countless personal and professional trials and tribulations, and brings the story to a close at the company’s IPO in 1980. The book is extremely well written and full of valuable lessons for a leader in any capacity.

Here are 7 key leadership lessons from Nike Founder Phil Knight’s recent novel:

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