Pros
There are still talented individuals throughout the organization doing meaningful work. The company has the potential to be an industry leader if it embraces modern leadership principles and equity-focused practices.
Cons
One of the most significant challenges facing the company is its legacy leadership. A senior leader—whose influence spans many years—is a core reason for the continued decline in morale, culture, and employee retention. Despite being positioned as a figure of stability, this individual lacks the leadership qualities needed to inspire, develop, and retain high-performing teams. Promotions and career advancement do not appear to be based on merit. Instead, favoritism plays a major role in who moves up, regardless of qualifications or performance. This has created a culture where hard work and results often go unrewarded if one is not within the favored inner circle. Moreover, there is a noticeable imbalance when it comes to promoting individuals across gender and ethnic lines. The lack of transparency and fairness in these decisions has led to a perception—rightfully so—of systemic bias. This not only limits the company’s ability to retain diverse talent, but also weakens the credibility of its leadership structure.