It is like someone tried to analogize life through athletics. In a pathetic attempt to tell the authors 'success stories' they come across extremely out of touch. A real bottom to the top story? From shining shoes to running one of the largest companies in world. It is more of an admittance that this CEO does not know what his company puts his employees through.
OH and the title my lord. There are 2 sports references in the title alone! Calm down Steve Jones! Your glory days are behind you.