SELF REFLECTION TOOL

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WELCOME TO YOUR SELF REFLECTION TOOL

DEFINING WHAT GREAT LEADERSHIP LOOKS LIKE.To strengthen our teams and empower all of our people — from store athlete to senior leader — we defined what great leadership looks like at NIKE, Inc.

This tool will help you reflect on, own, and commit to Leadership Defined. Inside you’ll find prompts and reflections designed to help you identify what this looks like.

This is your guide, for your benefit. Push yourself to take an honest look at how you show up as a leader.

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WHAT IS LEADERSHIP DEFINED?We need strong teams and empowered people to help us bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete in the world. Leadership DefinedLeadership Defined — NIKE, Inc.’s leadership framework — gives us a common set of behaviors to achieve this, together. Leadership Defined provides all of us — across geographies, business units, functions, roles and levels — a clear, consistent understanding of how to lead at NIKE. It reflects employee voices, is grounded in research and amplifies our Maxims, so hopefully it resonates with you. All of our teammates can be leadersAll of our teammates can be leaders — and we can, and should, hold ourselves and each other accountable.

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Be authentic, courageous and inspired by the possibilities of the unknown. Through honesty, integrity, transparency and openness, we will actively grow and challenge ourselves.

GROW YOURSELF

Deliver results with clarity and accountability, leveraging our shared purpose and commitments. We will think big, break down barriers, innovate and execute in service of the athlete*.

GROW THE BUSINESS

Create an environment of inclusion and trust. Seek out different or opposing perspectives in a truth-seeking manner. We will work together as one team, supporting each other in doing meaningful work, driving impact for the athlete*, and connecting to sport every day.

GROW TOGETHER

INSTILLS TRUST Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

ACTS WITH COURAGE Stepping up to address difficult issues, and saying what needs to be said.

DEMONSTRATES SELF-AWARENESS Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

EMBRACES AND LEADS CHANGE Embracing personal change, driving organizational change and operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

FOSTERS EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK Building cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

DEVELOPS OTHERS Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

VALUES DIFFERENCES Recognizing the value that different perspectives and backgrounds bring to an organization.

COMMUNICATES VISION AND PURPOSE Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

CULTIVATES INNOVATION Creating new and better ways for us to be successful and grow.

THINKS STRATEGICALLY Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

DRIVES CLARITY Ensuring sharp priorities and clear, aligned plans consistent with organizational goals.

ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

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INSTILLS TRUST Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

ACTS WITH COURAGE Stepping up to address difficult issues, and saying what needs to be said.

DEMONSTRATES SELF-AWARENESS Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

EMBRACES AND LEADS CHANGEEmbracing personal change, driving organizational change and operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

FOSTERS EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK Building cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

DEVELOPS OTHERS Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

VALUES DIFFERENCES Recognizing the value that different perspectives and backgrounds bring to an organization.

COMMUNICATES VISION AND PURPOSE Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

THINKS STRATEGICALLY Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

CULTIVATES INNOVATION Creating new and better ways for us to be successful and grow.

DRIVES CLARITY Ensuring sharp priorities and clear, aligned plans consistent with organizational goals.

ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.GR

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FIND YOURSELF IN LEADERSHIP DEFINEDStart here for a general reflection before digging deep into each of the competencies.

MARK YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS OPPORTUNITIES

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What is it like for those around you?How do you know?

What is it like for those around you?How do you know? ON

YOUR WORST DAY

ON YOUR BEST DAY

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GROW YOURSELFINSTILLS TRUSTGaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

Think about the different habits you have that instill trust in others, and what habits might get in the way. Write your responses into the table below.

HABITOPPORTUNITIES STRENGTHS

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GROW YOURSELFACTS WITH COURAGEStepping up to address difficult issues, and saying what needs to be said.

Courage takes many forms, but at the end of the day it’s doing the right thing even when the right thing isn’t easy to do. Below are some examples of moments that require courage. Review the examples and write down how you demonstrate courage in these moments.

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Giving constructive feedback Challenging the status quo when you don’t agree with a decision.

Speaking up when you see something that doesn’t align with our company values.

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GROW YOURSELF

The last time I asked for feedback from a colleague was…

DEMONSTRATES SELF-AWARENESSUsing a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and opportunities.

Fill in the blanks below. If you’re having a hard time thinking of an example, this may indicate you need to be more proactive in seeking feedback to increase your self-awareness.

The feedback they shared was…

Opportunities to incorporate this feedback into my day-to-day are…

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GROW YOURSELFEMBRACES AND LEADS CHANGE Embracing personal change, driving organizational change and operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

On a scale of 1-5, how well do you handle change? Mark your location on the line below.

I get impatient and frustrated in a moment of change.

It’s energizing going into

situations where the answer isn’t

clear and problem solving is required.

I prefer clarity and structure but usually feel confident making

decisions when change is required.

1 2 3 4 5Think about a time when you faced an organizational change at work. How did you show up personally, and in support of others, during this time? How successful were you in moving through this situation?

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GROW TOGETHER

Think about how people would describe you as a team member. List three words.

Where are there differences in their answers?

Did anything surprise you?

What is one thing you will change to foster effective teamwork?

Now, go find three people, and ask them to answer the same question. Where are there consistencies in their answers?

FOSTERS EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK Building cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

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GROW TOGETHERDEVELOPS OTHERS Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

REFLECT ON YOUR PAST WEEK. Identify three moments when you helped others develop.

What was the situation? Where can you be more intentional in creating space to develop others?

How do you think the individual you supported would describe the experience?

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GROW TOGETHERVALUES DIFFERENCES Recognizing the value that different perspectives and backgrounds bring to an organization.

THINK ABOUT PEOPLE YOU WORK WITH ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS. Using the list below, fill in the table to reflect on what value they bring to the team.

What unique perspectives do they bring that benefit the team?

Who? What do you value about this?

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GROW TOGETHERCOMMUNICATES VISION AND PURPOSEPainting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

HAVE YOU EVER TRIED “FREE WRITING”? HERE IS YOUR CHANCE.

First answer the prompt below and identify your team’s goal. Then, in the space provided, write nonstop for one minute about how you would communicate this purpose to your direct team.

My team’s goal is: I wanted to talk to you today about… (You have 60 seconds… go!)

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GROW THE BUSINESS

The changes that will impact my team in the next 30 days are: In order to account for these, I need to…

THINKS STRATEGICALLYSeeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Great leaders are rarely surprised. This isn’t because they know exactly what’s going to happen — it is because they’ve considered multiple possibilities of what might happen and planned for it.

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GROW THE BUSINESSCULTIVATES INNOVATIONCreating new and better ways for us to be successful and grow.

Everyone at NIKE has the potential to come up with a great idea. Think about the small “what if” ideas that you’ve had or heard. Write all these possibilities — from the elaborate to simple — in the box below.

What if we… From the ideas collected, which ones have potential for creating new and better ways for your team to be successful?

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GROW THE BUSINESSDRIVES CLARITYEnsuring sharp priorities and clear, aligned plans consistent with organizational goals.

HOLDING OTHERS ACCOUNTABLE

REVIEWING PROGRESS SETTING GOALS

PAYING ATTENTION

How can you increase clarity of priorities aligned to business goals?

Where can you better align your team to business goals and priorities?

In this moment, what work matters most? Check what you believe are your biggest strengths in mobilizing others.

BEING FOCUSED, NOT BUSY

DEFINING SUCCESS

PRIORITIZING WHAT MATTERS MOST GETTING EXPLICIT

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GROW THE BUSINESSENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

What was empowering about it? How do you hold yourself and others accountable in these moments?

How can you hold yourself or others accountable to the outcome of a current piece of work?

THINK ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU WERE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE OUTCOME OF A PIECE OF WORK.

At this point, you’ve worked through reflections for all 12 commitments. On that journey, was anything surprising? Were some sections easier to answer than others?

Now that you have a deeper understanding of the commitments, go through this reflection activity again to see if you would change any of your answers.

REFLECTINGON REFLECTIONS

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INSTILLS TRUST Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity and authenticity.

ACTS WITH COURAGE Stepping up to address difficult issues, and saying what needs to be said.

DEMONSTRATES SELF-AWARENESS Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

EMBRACES AND LEADS CHANGEEmbracing personal change, driving organizational change and operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.

FOSTERS EFFECTIVE TEAMWORK Building cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

DEVELOPS OTHERS Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.

VALUES DIFFERENCES Recognizing the value that different perspectives and backgrounds bring to an organization.

COMMUNICATES VISION AND PURPOSE Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

THINKS STRATEGICALLY Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

CULTIVATES INNOVATION Creating new and better ways for us to be successful and grow.

DRIVES CLARITY Ensuring sharp priorities and clear, aligned plans consistent with organizational goals.

ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

FIND YOURSELF IN LEADERSHIP DEFINED

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Your call to action is to demonstrate each Leadership Commitment in your everyday actions. Begin to filter everything you do through the lens of Grow Yourself, Grow Together and Grow the Business. Use these prompts to turn your reflections into action. I believe my top three strengths as a leader are…

I will leverage these strengths by…

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This will enable me to…

My biggest development opportunities are…

INTO ACTION CONTINUED

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INTO ACTION CONTINUED

The action(s) I will take to improve are…

I will hold myself accountable by…

The support I need from others is…

PICK ONE OPPORTUNITY:

“The qualities of an athlete are that the person conducts his or her life with dignity, with integrity, courage, and perhaps most of all, with modesty. These virtues are totally compatible with pride, ambition, and competitiveness.”

MARK PARKER, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, NIKE, INC.