Generated Title: Jamie Dimon's Anti-Ego Trip: Is He For Real?
Okay, so Jamie Dimon's "pissed off" when people are loyal to him? Give me a break. The guy runs JPMorgan Chase, for crying out loud. It's not exactly a non-profit bake sale.
Loyalty Schmoyalty
Dimon spouts this line about wanting loyalty to the company, not him. Right. Because massive corporations are known for their unwavering loyalty to...their employees? Their customers? Their shareholders, maybe, but let's be real, that's just about squeezing every last drop of profit, ain't it?
He says, "Don't be loyal to me. Be loyal to the principles for which we stand." What principles are those, exactly? Maximizing shareholder value while avoiding jail time? Sorry, but color me skeptical.
And this whole thing about weeding out people who aren't honest or forthcoming? Please. Every corporate environment I've ever seen rewards ass-kissing and punishes anyone who rocks the boat. I'm sure JPMorgan is totally different, though. Sure it is.
He's so concerned that people aren't speaking up during meetings? Maybe it's because they're afraid of getting fired for disagreeing with the big boss. Just a thought. It takes "empathy" to seek out what they have to say? No, it takes a complete overhaul of the corporate culture, a willingness to actually listen to dissenting opinions, and maybe some actual consequences for managers who stifle their employees. According to a recent article, Dimon gets upset when people say they're loyal to him, preferring loyalty to the company instead. Why Jamie Dimon gets upset when people say they're loyal to him
No "Meetings After the Meeting," Either?
Oh, and he "doesn't usually tolerate informal 'meetings after the meeting.'" That's rich. So, you're not allowed to suck up to him directly, and you're not allowed to strategize with your colleagues about how to navigate the political minefield that is JPMorgan. Got it. Sounds like a fun place to work.
"It can't be corporate papal," he says. "It's got to be words people actually understand. The stuff that comes out of my office is written by me. There's no corporate bullshit in it." Uh-huh. And I'm the Queen of England. I'm sure his PR team just loves that he's going around saying this stuff.
I mean, look, I'm not saying Dimon is a bad guy. I don't know the guy. But this whole "I'm just a regular dude who hates corporate BS" act is getting old. These guys at the top of these massive orgs, they are so out of touch with how things work for the rest of us.
Then again, maybe I'm just being cynical. Maybe Dimon really is some kind of enlightened CEO who's trying to create a more honest and open workplace. Maybe pigs will fly.
So, What's the Real Deal?
This is just more CEO theater. Dimon's trying to paint himself as some kind of anti-establishment rebel while still raking in millions and running one of the biggest banks in the world. It's a joke, and frankly, I'm tired of it.
