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Like Jamie Dimon, AT&T CEO says if you attend a meeting, you need to show up prepared
Fortune • • general
Key Points:
- AT&T CEO John Stankey emphasizes the importance of informed discourse in meetings, insisting employees should come prepared with facts and data rather than uninformed opinions.
- JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon advocates for productive meetings where employees feel safe to disagree and raise difficult issues, prioritizing client and company interests over personal ego.
- Both CEOs are adapting their meeting preparation strategies in the age of AI, using tools like Google and Gemini to quickly gather information, though the principle of showing up prepared remains central.
- Despite similar leadership approaches to meetings, JPMorgan's stock has risen over 17% in the past year, while AT&T's stock has declined about 12%, indicating differing company performance outcomes.
- Dimon's long-standing meeting etiquette focuses on preparation and active participation, contrasting with Stankey's culture that demands active contribution and challenges passive observation.
