@a7 It wasn’t just white men. Nike’s leadership managed to replace one flavor of corporate politics with another. Instead of obsessing over product, performance, and building the next great innovation, the conversation became about optics, internal programs, celebrity partnerships, and whatever was trending that quarter. The result? A company that once obsessed over making the best gear for athletes now spends more time chasing cultural relevance and lifestyle branding. When your biggest strategic debates revolve around collaborations and marketing buzz instead of breakthrough products, don’t be surprised when innovation starts looking like a PowerPoint presentation.