Phil Knight


The Great Leaders Series: Phil Knight of Nike

He conquered a niche, then brought it mainstream. He was one of the first American entrepreneurs to source product in Asia. And he created a brand that inspired one of the greatest logos and slogans of all time.

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Recent Articles about Phil Knight

Winning Is A State Of Mind At Nike

Three running enthusiasts teamed up and turned a fad into a national movement. Phil Knight has turned that winner's attitude into a corporate philosophy.  Read more

Inc. Online Exclusives: April 2009, - Inc. Article

What's Online: April 2009 Vote For...  Read more

Referrals: Now They're Asking and You're Making

Our best resource for sales leads is oftentimes the one we frequently overlook.  Read more

Going After Nike

With plenty of bark and maybe just enough bite, "antipreneur" Kalle Lasn is ready to leave his mark -- er, spot -- on the global sneaker industry. Watch out,...  Read more

Ask Russell Simmons

Russell Simmons on mixing philanthropy and business.  Read more

How Much Is Your Business Logo Worth?

John Warrillow, author of Built to Sell , answers questions from readers about building a sellable business.  Read more

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Don't Get Angry, Get an Original Idea I enjoyed Rob Walker's article about Blackspot founder Kalle Lasn and his mission to take on Phil Knight ["...  Read more

FYI: Taking Responsibility

When is a CEO not a CEO?  Read more

Find Your Niche and Develop It!

I just returned from a great adventure organized by an outfit called Backroads that consisted of hiking, biking, and rafting in Costa Rica (hence my absen...  Read more

Find Your Niche and Develop It!

I just returned from a great adventure organized by an outfit called Backroads that consisted of hiking, biking, and rafting in Costa Rica (hence my absen...  Read more

How to Think Like America's 18th-Richest Man, Jeff Bezos

A shift in perspective-focusing on the long-term possibilities instead of short-term gains-may inspire new business growth strategies.  Read more

Those Were the Days

Start-up myths can be invaluable motivators. But they can also backfire.  Read more

Driven by Design

Modo used to be just another struggling manufacturer in a crowded niche. Now it's virtually untouchable. Its secret: design.  Read more

The 10 Secrets of a Master Networker

Keith Ferrazzi needs two PalmPilots to keep track of all his contacts, people like Bill Clinton and Michael Milken.  Read more

The Sacred and the Mundane

Icons of business prove that the more things change, the more the important stuff remains the same.  Read more

Dan Wieden, Wieden + Kennedy

because he's a true independent  Read more

Keep Running: A Company in Search of the Finish Line

The founders of Newton Running believed they could shove their way into the running-shoe business. And so they did. Now, where the heck is that finish line?  Read more

The Soloist

In the August 1998 issue of Inc. , Rubin began chronicling her career as a solo act. In this excerpt from her diary, she searches for her own identit...  Read more