Great Company - weird executive leadership - Director, Strategy DICK'S Sporting Goods Employee Review

4.0
May 3, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company is taking great strides to improve culture and DEI. Stores are becoming incredible and the people are mostly incredibly talented.

Cons

There is a ceiling - to get to the executive level you seemingly can’t rise from the ranks rather they bring in largely disconnected and sometimes talentless l/inexperienced leaders (namely Steve M.) the head of strategy is pretentious, lacks grit, and comes from nowhere bringing a cadre of McKinsey lackeys. It is a disheartening experience working close to him.

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5.0
Jul 7, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Easy, flexible schedule with nice co-workers

Cons

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2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Unlimited PTO with 401k match is awesome

Cons

- Performance expectations were often unclear or inconsistently communicated, Feedback was reactive instead of timely and actionable. - Leadership quality varied dramatically by manager, with limited coaching or mentorship. - Constant shifting priorities without adjusting expectations or workload. - Psychological safety was lacking, Honest communication feel risky. - Leadership messaging around culture didn't match day-to-day reality. - Process was often valued more than impact or results. - Compensation well below market, w/little flexibility during negotiations. - I felt excluded from key conversations and opportunities that were important to my success.

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