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I just finished reading the book yesterday. It's amazing what Nike had gone through to become the company today. I learned to have great respect for Phil Knight
by jsnk 7y ago
I just finished reading the book yesterday. It's amazing what Nike had gone through to become the company today. I learned to have great respect for Phil Knight, but I don't understand why he mistreated Jeff Johnson. In the book, Jeff Johnson clearly believes in the company and Phil Knight. He goes out of his way several times, sacrificing himself to make the company afloat. And yet, Phil Knight doesn't treat Johnson with the respect he deserves. He flat out ignores him for an extended period while Jeff Johnson reaches out for input from his boss. That's rude even for a boss. Why would Phil Knight do this? He doesn't explain in the book and it's really annoying.
- Lordarminius 7y ago> . And yet, Phil Knight doesn't treat Johnson with the respect he deserves... One of the things that surprises me whenever I read other people's reviews of Shoe Dog is how most don't seem to get the point, revealed by a careful reading between the lines, that Phil Knight is as ruthless, cold blooded, and cunning as any other billionaire entrepreneur out there. Not that I hold this against him; but time and time again in the recounting of how he grew the business, he would reveal these traits. He was however smart enough to conceal this under layers of PR fluff.