It is all so sad to watch. Vibes and messaging cannot repair the damage caused by years of poor leadership and a fundamentally flawed strategy. What is needed is a real leadership reset and a mass purge. Everyone who does not want to be here, should be graciously offered the exit they want so bad.
The company has become burdened with too many layers of leadership and too many people elevated based on relationships rather than competence, experience, or a deep understanding of the footwear business that built the brand in the first place. Too many VP, SD, and D-level roles seem disconnected from the fundamentals that once made this company exceptional.
What a shame for Mr. Knight to watch the empire he built lose its way while the world simply moves forward without it.