Like Jamie Dimon, AT&T CEO says if you attend a meeting, you need to show up prepared
AT&T CEO John Stankey and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon discussed the importance of preparation and active participation in corporate meetings. Both leaders emphasized that employees should bring data-driven perspectives rather than acting as passive observers.
Why it matters
The discussion reflects evolving corporate leadership philosophies regarding meeting efficiency and the potential integration of AI in information consumption.
Surrounding yourself with a bunch of yes-men is not a recipe for success—at least according to AT&T CEO John Stankey . Instead, he wants employees to come to meetings prepared to share their ideas and perspectives—not simply sit back and listen.
“I love discourse,” Stankey said in a recent joint interview with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon hosted by LinkedIn . The telecommunications executive added that one of the principles in his company’s cultural documents is to not show up to meetings without having done your homework.
“Don’t walk in there and just be an observer,” Stankey said. “When you have a point of view, it shouldn’t just be some uninformed opinion. It should be a point of view that’s built on facts, information, and data. I crave that.”
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