I’m fairly positive about my exit from the company. That said, I wanted to make a suggestion or observation that might serve Nike well to take heed.
There still persists a culture at Nike that feels classist. That “man in the high tower” attitude has negative consequences (I.e minimizing v multiplying). Sometimes one person (leader) can spoil individuals and groups with judgement that is their own and spread to other leaders. After a few layoffs that seemed to be for good, addressing obvious problems (another subject entirely). People that are put into positions of great power aren’t vetted in a way they should be. What is sacrificed is the empathy needed with humans. Nike’s leaders aren’t perfect, that’s no secret. But marketplace talent cannot produce a healthy workplace alone. Nike will (likely) always be successful, but what about its culture? NOT the perceived culture... the REAL culture at campus.
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.” Indeed.
The leaders at Nike have a challenge in front of them. It’s getting larger as we speak. Good luck to them!