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#1

“The cowards never started and the weak died along the way. That leaves us, ladies and gentlemen. Us.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#2

“The single easiest way to find out how you feel about someone. Say goodbye.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#3

“Don’t tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”
― Phil Knight (original quote by George S Patton), Shoe Dog

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#4

“I’d tell men and women in their midtwenties not to settle for a job or a profession or even a career. Seek a calling. Even if you don’t know what that means, seek it. If you’re following your calling, the fatigue will be easier to bear, the disappointments will be fuel, the highs will be like nothing you’ve ever felt.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

tags: career, inspirational

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#5

“Life is growth. You grow or you die.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#6

“When you see only problems, you’re not seeing clearly.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

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#7

“So that morning in 1962 I told myself: Let everyone else call your idea crazy . . . just keep going. Don’t stop. Don’t even think about stopping until you get there, and don’t give much thought to where “there” is. Whatever comes, just don’t stop.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#8

“Like books, sports give people a sense of having lived other lives, of taking part in other people’s victories. And defeats. When sports are at their best, the spirit of the fan merges with the spirit of the athlete.”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

tags: books, sports

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#9

“You are remembered, he said, prophetically, for the rules you break. I”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#10

“Have faith in yourself, but also have faith in faith. Not faith as others define it. Faith as you define it. Faith as faith defines itself in your heart. In”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#11

“How can I leave my mark on the world, I thought, unless I get out there first and see it?”
― Phil Knight, Shoe Dog

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#12

“As a board, you want to be able to identify exactly what the company is succeeding at and exactly what it's failing at so that you can amplify the successes and correct the failures with surgical precision.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: boardroom, business-management, corporate-governance, executives, leadership, q3, quotes, reporting, success-and-failure

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#12

“Strategy is really the essence of the boards value proposition to the company. The ability to strategize well is the essence of what makes a board relevant.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: boardroom, business-management, corporate-governance, executives, leadership, q3, reporting, strategy

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#13

“A high-performing board of directors is the backbone of a successful company.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership, quotes, vision

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#14

“A board-established and led vision is a critical element of effective corporate governance. It provides direction, inspires stakeholders, and guides the company towards a successful future.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: boardroom, business-management, corporate-governance, executives, leadership, q3, quotes, reporting, vision

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#15

“Now, more than ever, the world needs transformational leaders not to cultivate change for its own sake, but to lead through the inevitable evolutions in business and human society.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership, quotes, transformational-leadership

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#16

“Shaping the company's future requires understanding the key drivers
of value for the company and establishing metrics to measure progress accordingly.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: best, board-of-directors, business, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, results

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#17

“Effective board governance hinges on the accuracy and reliability of
financial reporting, instilling investor confidence.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, financial-reporting, hendrith, quotes, strategy, the-board

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#18

“Effective risk management and compliance are essential for protecting the
company's assets and reputation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: assets, board-of-directors, business, company, corporate-governance, hendrith, risk-governance, the-board

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#19

“There's no one-size-fits-all answer to defining business success, as different companies can and should prioritize various aspects of success.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, company, corporate-governance, hendrith-smith, quotes

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#20

“As a board, you want to be able to identify exactly what the company is succeeding at and exactly what it's failing at so that you can amplify success and correct failure with surgical precision.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company, corporate-governance, failure, hendrith, quotes, success

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#21

“Effective board governance hinges on fostering a culture of ethics and
integrity throughout the organization.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, effectiveness, hendrith, quotes

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#22

“In today's competitive business landscape, a board's primary responsibility is to ensure the
long-term success and sustainability of the organization.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, business, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, strategy, the-company

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#23

“To be successful, a Board of Directors must foster a culture of respect and appreciation.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company-culture, corporate-governance, executive-management, hendrith, leadership, quotes

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#24

“Fortifying the company involves assessing the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure and implementing safeguards.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, infrastructure, quotes, risk-governance, risk-management, the-company, vulnerabilities

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#25

“Critical to success in corporate governance is a vision that inspires and motivates employees at all levels.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership-quotes, quotes, vision

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#26

“The board's vision sets the standard for leadership throughout the company. By actively promoting and embodying the vision, board members hold management accountable for aligning their actions and strategies with the company's long-term aspirations.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, company, corporate-governance, hendrith, leadership, quotes, vision

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#27

“Fortifying the company may involve diversifying suppliers and establishing contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, risk-governance, risk-management, supply-chain, the-company

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#28

“Clear and consistent reporting fosters transparency, both internally and externally. This promotes open communication among
stakeholders and builds trust.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, corporate-social-responsibility, hendrith, quote

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#29

“Once risks are identified, they must be assessed in terms of their likelihood and potential impact. This allows the company to prioritize risks and allocate resources accordingly.”
― Hendrith Vanlon Smith Jr., Board Room Blitz: Mastering the Art of Corporate Governance

tags: board-of-directors, corporate-governance, hendrith, quotes, risk-governance, risk-management

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