JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, hosted by LinkedIN, Stankey emphasised that success requires discourse, data-driven perspectives, and the courage to speak up, according to a report by Fortune. Stankey said one of AT&T’s guiding principles is that employees must come to meetings ready to contribute. “Don’t walk in there and just be an observer,” he explained.
AT&T CEO John Stankey has laid out a clear cultural principle for his company that employees should never walk into a meeting unprepared. “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.”
Stankey said he’s begun questioning whether reading is still the most effective way to absorb information, noting that engaging in a more conversational, dialogue-based format with AI now lets him process information faster when the conversation is well-directed. Dimon said he takes a similar approach, using AI tools like Gemini or Google to quickly dig into information as part of his meeting previews. The conversation also touched on how both executives are adjusting their meeting preparation habits as AI tools become part of their daily workflow. Both have traditionally stressed the value of reading materials ahead of meetings, but they suggested that habit may be shifting.