Thread regarding AT&T layoffs

CEO Needs a Psychologist to Explain Why Threats Don’t Motivate People

In his CNBC interview, Stankey said he was “surprised” at the reaction to his memo. Quote: “The fact that people spent as much time on it for as many days as they did was probably a little bit of a surprise to me … I don’t know why that is — I’m not an industrial psychologist.”

Let me break it down for you, John:

You told 99,000 employees “align or leave.”

You sp-t on loyalty, mocked trust, and acted like morale doesn’t matter.

And now you’re shocked it didn’t land like a TED Talk?

You don’t need an industrial psychologist. You need common sense. Threatening the workforce isn’t “dialogue,” it’s hostility. Pretending you don’t understand the backlash isn’t leadership, it’s cowardice.

Stankey, here’s your diagnosis:
Terminal arrogance, chronic tone-deafness, and acute detachment from reality. Prognosis? Unsurvivable as a CEO once the board realizes the only thing you’ve inspired is a mass exodus.

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urgent memo from stinky head, to all att employees, especially the rotten ones, which he says are most of them: "If you don't work hard, i'm gonna fire yo butt so fast you won't know what hit you, you lazy piece of worthless no good overpaid cr-p! Now, let's all go out and work hard together and succeed, together! And, don't forget to show respect to your colleagues and customers, every day, as we represent our proud global brand. Or I'm gonna fire yo stinkin no good id--t butt, you re--rds! Sincerely, Stinky Freakin Piece of Cr-p, CEO"

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Post ID: @194+1k3rzp5t0

You really sound like you do not want to be here.

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Post ID: @r1+1k3rzp5t0

When craft gets cut, shrug your shoulders. Now when its management your shocked.

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Post ID: @pa+1k3rzp5t0

Stanley and Randall ruined this once great company ...spent billions on failed acquisitions then sold them for pennies on the dollar. As others mentioned completely tone deaf with his "live your designation" cr-p, his cutesie chicken wings eating contests, firing thousands under the guise of return to work at a hub.....ok John, I will uproot my family and kids in school, move on my dime to Dallas and buy a house with a higher interest rate and have no guarantee I will have a job in six months because you can't run a business....all you can do is cut costs for 30million a year. Shame on you and shame on the BOD for not taking action.

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Post ID: @jq+1k3rzp5t0

👏🏾

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Post ID: @b1+1k3rzp5t0

The CEO in question needs a proctologist, given where his head is located.

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Post ID: @ae+1k3rzp5t0

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_triad

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The dark triad is a psychological theory of personality, first published by Delroy L. Paulhus and Kevin M. Williams in 2002,[1] that describes three notably offensive, but non-pathological personality types: Machiavellianism, sub-clinical narcissism, and sub-clinical psychopathy.[2][3][4][5] Each of these personality types is called dark because each is considered to contain malevolent qualities.[2][6][7][8]

All three dark triad traits are conceptually distinct although empirical evidence shows them to be overlapping. They are associated with a callous–manipulative interpersonal style.[9]

Narcissism is characterized by grandiosity, pride, egotism, and a lack of empathy.[10]
Machiavellianism is characterized by manipulativeness, indifference to morality, lack of empathy, and a calculated focus on self-interest.[11][12]
Psychopathy is characterized by continuous antisocial behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callous and unemotional traits (CU),[13] and remorselessness.[14]
High scores in these traits have been found to statistically increase a person's likelihood to commit crimes, cause social distress, and create severe problems for organizations, especially if they are in leadership positions. [15] They also tend to be less compassionate, agreeable, empathetic, and satisfied with their lives, and less likely to believe they and others are good.[16] However, the same traits are also associated with some positive outcomes, such as mental toughness and being more likely to embrace challenges.[17]

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Post ID: @a9+1k3rzp5t0

If Stinkey ran a dog training school they would have eaten him years ago. I am pretty sure everyone would respect him more if he just cut headcount the traditional way that targets low performers. People understand layoffs. Constructive dismissal is just pure evil.

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