{
  "id": 7956102,
  "title": "AT&T CEO’s principle for meetings: Don’t walk into meeting without point of view",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/at-t-ceos-principle-for-meetings-dont-walk-into-meeting-without-point",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:15:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/att-ceo-john-stankey-as-part-of-our-companys-culture-we-have-a-principle-for-all-meetings-do-not-walk-into-a-meeting-without-/articleshow/134299635.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "AT&T CEO John Stankey insists that employees must arrive at meetings with a clear point of view, instead of merely observing. According to Fortune, he highlighted that success relies on productive discourse, informed perspectives, and the courage to share data-driven opinions. Stankey emphasized that employees should not enter meetings unprepared, as uninformed opinions are unhelpful. JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon echoed Stankey's viewpoint, stating that leaders should foster an environment where employees feel comfortable voicing disagreements or uncomfortable issues. Dimon explained that he is never upset when someone points out his mistakes, as he aims to provide the best service for clients, the country, and the company. The executives also discussed the evolution of meeting preparation in the age of AI, noting that while traditional methods like reading materials beforehand remain valuable, using conversational AI tools can enhance efficiency by processing information more quickly. Despite these technological advancements, both Stankey and Dimon maintain that showing up prepared is crucial for productive meetings.",
  "summary": "AT&T CEO John Stankey mandates employees arrive at meetings prepared to contribute with data. Jamie Dimon agrees leaders must foster environments for employees to speak freely. Both executives are adapting meeting preparation habits with emerging AI tools. They still stress the fundamental importance of showing up prepared for discussions. This approach aims to enhance productivity and avoid…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}