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The first obstacle one has to overcome in pursuit of greatness is oneself.

How we utilize the idea of 'Team Captain' on the Retail floor at adidas Toronto Eaton Centre: 'Team Captain' (TC) is the dedicated leader on the floor during a certain period. For a store as big as the Halo Concept, selling high volume of premium products with a large team (Often with the presence of multiple leaders/managers), TC proved to be an effective idea: What TC does: - Assigning zone's, roles, breaks and rotations. - Observes the floor on a broader perspective and eliminates bottlenecks. - Dynamically moves around the floor to ensure the guests are taken care of and the team is supported. - Responds quickly and responsibly to ensure safety on the floor. - Updates hourly KPI's such as Net Sales, Unit Per Transaction, Traffic and Conversion to have a real time view on performance. - Being the sole leader of the floor including colleagues hierarchically above. What TC avoids: - Getting dragged into tasks that blocks the broader floor view such as cash/fits/phone calls. Instead delegates. Benefits observed: - Higher awareness of real time store performance. - Better accountability of leader and team. - Clarity within team on roles and game plan. - Quicker resolution during security incidents. A team captain role for an individual is ideally carried out a maximum of 4 hours and transferred to another leader to maintain the intensity. Best of all, for visuals and to keep the spirit of Adidas football, we started the fun way of using the captains armband to identify the TC! A well run floor is the foundation of Customer Experience!

Hello everyone, Did you know the stories behind some of the Iconic Company name. 1. Nike When the Company was found in 1964, it was called as Blue Ribbon sports, which was probably too long. The Company's first full time employee, who has convinced to change the Company name to Nike by insisting successful brand name had two essential qualities. First they were short. Second they contained an exotic Letter like such as X, K or Z. In Greek mythology, Nike is the goddess of victory. 2. Apple During Steve jobs fruitarian period, in which he consumed an all fruit diet, he visited an apple farm and inspiration struck. 3. Starbucks It was inspired from Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick". In the novel, which chronicles a doomed whaling expedition from the coast of Nantucket, Starbuck is the captain Akab's first mate aboard ship. 4. Adidas It has got its name from founder Adolf Dassler, whose nickname is Adi. This nickname was coupled with the first three letter of Adolf's surname to form the name Adidas. Happy learning and have a nice day ahead 😊 #Company #backstory #history #learning

Reading Shoe Dog…again📙 Determination, resilience, unwavering commitment all describe Nike’s journey. Before it was Nike, it was Blue Ribbon Sports, and over and over and over and over, the company was on the brink of extinction. If you want motivation to keep going, to never stop following your passion, to get through challenges that seem hopeless and to fight, fight, fight, read this book. “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, Founder of Blue Ribbon Sports and creator of Nike #brandbrigade #motivationmarch #motivation #bookrecommendation #WeAreVensure Vensure Employer Solutions

Strava's 2023 global end of year report revealed that women don't feel safe when running - not surprising. In March 2023, adidas launched a campaign around safety after they found that 92% of women reported feeling concerned for their safety, with half (51%) afraid of being physically attacked. Additionally, the global survey revealed that 38% of women had experienced physical or verbal harassment while running. Flexible and agile working matters. During the winter months it enables employees to exercise and get some fresh air while it is still daylight without having to fear for their safety. At Kennedys we launched a personal safety campaign to raise awareness and help people feel safer. Personal panic alarms are available at all of our offices worldwide. #safety #adidas #running #dei

'If we do things right...' ✔ There are so many positive ways you could end this sentence! Managing change in the right way is crucial for a successful future. Get it right for your business, and for your employees. Love this staff memo from Nike 💡 #changemanagement #businesschange #comms #peoplechange #empooyeeengagement

1997 memo still fits perfectly in 2023.

Some good values here, my favorite is 6: “Live off the land.” Surprising how valid this aspiration still is - made almost half a century ago. This points to self-sufficiency, resource economy, a connection and understanding of how we interact with natural resources. Nowadays though, the phrase can even refer to a form of cyberattack, alternative lifestyle (i.e., off-grid living) or ecological footprinting. What speaks to you?

I worked for almost twenty years in talent-focused businesses, and nothing in the Kanye/Adidas story surprises me. While there are huge numbers of musicians, actors and creators who are incredibly pleasant, smart and humble, there are others whose uncontrollable ego and inflated self-importance become a factor that businesses feel they have to manage around in order to keep the dollars flowing. The people who suffer as a result are lower-level employees who have to endure foul-mouthed attacks, unwanted advances, pressure from unrealistic expectations, and fear of reprisals and ultimately firings. And because the stars bring with them high revenues and strong marketing, businesses tolerate the downsides at the expense of the rest of their workforce. None of this will change as a result of Kanye. There will always be a confluence of talent and unacceptable behavior. Hopefully, however, the Adidas situation will make companies less willing to tolerate the pain that their employees are put through in the pursuit of cold hard cash. The jury is out on that, though.

As we look at the world of business and sports, it's impossible not to mention the indomitable Phil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, Inc. His vision, perseverance, and commitment to excellence have not only transformed the sportswear industry but also left an indelible mark on the world of sports and fashion. Under Phil Knight's leadership, Nike has become synonymous with innovation, quality, and a relentless pursuit of greatness. The brand has inspired athletes and enthusiasts worldwide to dream bigger, run faster, and push their limits. Here are just a few reasons why Nike is considered the best in the game: