John Donahoe

CEO of Nike and former eBay CEO, John Donahoe, shares insights on leadership, team building, and navigating adversity. He discusses hiring strategies, optimizing team performance, and emotional resilience in leadership. Donahoe's advice on professional growth and aligning teams towards common goals is invaluable for aspiring CEOs.

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John Donahoe, CEO of Nike, shares insights on his wartime leadership style that emerged during the pandemic. He emphasizes the importance of listening to the marketplace and adapting quickly to change. Donahoe discusses the role of digital engagement and innovation, revealing how Nike launched new products every two weeks. He advocates for strong leadership that fosters unity and hope, illustrating how sport can bring people together and drive passion among consumers and employees.

Former Nike CEO John Donahoe discusses his ousting following a tumultuous tenure focused on shifting the brand to a direct-to-consumer model. Elliot Hill, his successor, shares insights on rebuilding Nike's relationships with retailers. Bloomberg contributors Kim Bhasin and Lily Meier dissect the implications of Donahoe's choices on Nike’s growth and the broader sports landscape. Additionally, Elizabeth Pritchett highlights Gensler's efforts to create dedicated spaces for women athletes, addressing the gender gap in sports infrastructure.

Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks, shares his valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and the essential traits he seeks in pitches—grit, wit, and market fit. Meanwhile, economist Jason Furman examines the recent interest rate cut's impact on economic policies, comparing strategies from political heavyweights. Nike's CEO John Donahoe discusses the shake-up in leadership as he steps down, while Starbucks embraces a new, more relaxed approach to hybrid work. This conversation offers a fascinating look into the intersection of business and economic trends.