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<v Speaker 1>Helping leaders motivate their people to a higher level of

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<v Speaker 1>performance through strong human relations, team building and gola GV.

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<v Speaker 1>This is the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast with your host

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<v Speaker 1>Paul Fellovaledo.

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<v Speaker 2>Hello everyone, and welcome to the Seven Minute Leadership Podcast.

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<v Speaker 2>It's episode two sixty two and today we're taking a

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<v Speaker 2>look at what makes some of the world's biggest companies successful,

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<v Speaker 2>not in the terms of branding or selling to customers,

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<v Speaker 2>but in how they lead internally in One company that

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<v Speaker 2>stands out in leadership excellence is Nike. Nike is known

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<v Speaker 2>for its innovation, performance and branding, but behind the scenes,

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<v Speaker 2>they have a leadership structure that fuels their success. So

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<v Speaker 2>here are some key leadership lessons we can learn from

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<v Speaker 2>Nike's management and leadership teams. Number one is a culture

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<v Speaker 2>of empowerment. One of Nike's core leadership principles is empowerment.

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<v Speaker 2>They trust their employees to make decisions and encourage creativity

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<v Speaker 2>at every level. Leaders at Nike focus on giving their

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<v Speaker 2>teams autonomy to solve problems and push boundaries, and the

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<v Speaker 2>leadership lesson from this is, if you want a high

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<v Speaker 2>performing team, give them the freedom to own their work.

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<v Speaker 2>Micromanaging stifles innovation. Empowerment leads to growth. The second thing

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<v Speaker 2>they have is embracing a growth mindset. Nike's leadership is

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<v Speaker 2>built on the idea of continuous learning. Whether it's in

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<v Speaker 2>product development, marketing, or leadership training. Nike encourages its employees

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<v Speaker 2>to keep pushing forward, improving and evolving. They invest heavily

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<v Speaker 2>in leadership development, ensuring that employees have access to mentorship

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<v Speaker 2>and skill building opportunities, and the leadership lesson from this

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<v Speaker 2>is never stop learning. Leaders who focus on growth, both

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<v Speaker 2>their own and their teams build organizations that can adapt

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<v Speaker 2>and thrive in any environment. The third thing they do

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<v Speaker 2>very well is creating a mission driven workforce. Nike doesn't

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<v Speaker 2>just sell shoes in apparel, they sell stories, and they

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<v Speaker 2>have a clear mission to bring inspiration and innovation to

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<v Speaker 2>every athlete in the world, and they define an athlete

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<v Speaker 2>as anyone with a body. This mission drives every decision

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<v Speaker 2>at Nike, from product design to how they lead internally.

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<v Speaker 2>Leadership lesson from this your team needs a purpose beyond

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<v Speaker 2>the daily grind. Make sure everyone understands the bigger picture

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<v Speaker 2>in how their role contributes to the mission. When people

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<v Speaker 2>believe in what they're doing they give their best effort.

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<v Speaker 2>The fourth thing that they do is diversity and inclusion

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<v Speaker 2>at their core. Nike actively promotes diversity and inclusion at

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<v Speaker 2>all levels of leadership. They understand that the best ideas

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<v Speaker 2>come from a mix of perspective experiences in backgrounds. Their

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<v Speaker 2>leadership teams are trained to build inclusive environments where everyone's

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<v Speaker 2>voice is heard. Leadership lesson here, As a leader, it's

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<v Speaker 2>your responsibility to create an environment where everyone feels valued.

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<v Speaker 2>The verse teams lead to better decision making and stronger organizations.

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<v Speaker 2>The fifth leading by example, Nike's top executives are expected

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<v Speaker 2>to embody the company's values. Leadership at Nike isn't about titles.

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<v Speaker 2>It's about actions, whether it's staying active, embracing innovation, or

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<v Speaker 2>living by their mission. Leaders set the standard for the

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<v Speaker 2>entire organization. That leadership lesson is people don't follow words,

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<v Speaker 2>they follow actions. If you want accountability, innovation, or hard

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<v Speaker 2>work in your organization, demonstrate those behaviors yourself. The sixth

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<v Speaker 2>thing is encouraging healthy competition. Nike is built on a

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<v Speaker 2>sports mentality, and they bring that competitive spirit into their workplace.

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<v Speaker 2>But it's not about competing against each other. It's about

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<v Speaker 2>pushing each other to be better. Leadership at Nike fosters

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<v Speaker 2>an environment where employees challenge themselves in each other in

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<v Speaker 2>a way that drives personal and organizational success. That leadership

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<v Speaker 2>lesson healthy competition can elevate performance, but it starts with

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<v Speaker 2>a leader who encourages improvement without creating a cutthroat environment.

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<v Speaker 2>And the last thing is prioritizing well being. Nike understands

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<v Speaker 2>that burnout doesn't lead to long term success. They emphasize

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<v Speaker 2>work life balance, mental health, and physical well being for

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<v Speaker 2>their employees. Leadership at Nike isn't just about pushing for results.

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<v Speaker 2>It's about ensuring that their people have the energy and

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<v Speaker 2>motivation to keep excelling. That leadership lesson is if you

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<v Speaker 2>want long term success for your team, you need to

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<v Speaker 2>take care of them, encourage breaks, promote work life balance,

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<v Speaker 2>and show that well being is just as important as performance.

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<v Speaker 2>Nike's internal leadership strategies focus on empowerment, growth, mission driven work, diversity,

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<v Speaker 2>leading by example, healthy competition, and well being. These are

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<v Speaker 2>principles that any leader can apply no matter what industry

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<v Speaker 2>they're in. If you lead with these values in mind,

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<v Speaker 2>you'll create a team that is not only successful, but

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<v Speaker 2>also inspired to push boundaries and achieve greatness. This has

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<v Speaker 2>been the seven minute Leadership podcast, and I thank you

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<v Speaker 2>for listening.

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<v Speaker 1>For more Paul fell of Alito Podcasts, visit paulfellowalito dot

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