One can lay off people without humiliating them, or manage teams without behaving like an a--hole. Companies can function better if people cooperate instead of leadership promoting backstabbing culture. It can all be done rationally, without drama and with respect for people’s lives, achievements and professional competence. I guess such culture and power play are designed to make us powerless while shielding top and mid-management from responsibility and consequences of their actions and incompetence. In any case it all su-ks.
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All those things mentioned take leadership and the stink has zero of that
Stankey wills it!
There is a lot of su-king noises at the top for sure.
It's Stankey's MO, he hates rank and file, he's been trying to prove it for years, wise up!
AskATT to the rescue
Theory says, if you think leadership is to blame, there are 4 ways to state your case. I like Conway's Law. If ATT employees and CWA are posting garbage hateful comments at each other, it means leadership is doing it too. Maybe leadership is here doing it. Imagine that.
Conway's Law
This theory states that organizations will design systems that mirror their communication structure. This can happen subconsciously, and each employee will leave their mark on any project they work on. While this can lead to unique results, it may not always produce the intended outcomes.
The Management Mirror Theory
This theory states that the self-esteem, teamwork ethic, and productivity of employees in an organization are usually a reflection of the quality of management.
The Shadow of the Leader
This business phenomenon describes how people in positions of authority can influence the culture of those around them through their organizational habits, beliefs, and values. This influence can be good or bad.
The Leadership Mirror Effect
This theory describes how a leader's work habits can influence the work habits of their team members. For example, if a manager is frequently absent or late to work, their team members may come to expect that they forget a lot of pending tasks, and may start to follow their work habits.
Maybe because we have the Stink - the worse CEO in US history.
Top of the CEO Wall of Shame.
Mentally Ill Megalomaniac.
Enjoys punishing Shareholders, Customers and Employees the most.
No oversight by BoD who also need to go!
Got it?
Welcome to AT&T friend. How it’s always been and how it will always be. The hierarchical management structure and silo organization will always produce this irrational and hostile behavior that stalls innovation, collaboration and ultimately, long term stability. Been like this ever since the day T (SBC) gobbled all the ILEC’s up. I don’t see it changing in the near or distant future. Just deal with it best you can and hold on to retirement.
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]
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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 the manipulation and exploitation of others, indifference to morality, lack of empathy, and a calculated focus on self-interest.[11]
Psychopathy is characterized by continuous antisocial behavior, impulsivity, selfishness, callous and unemotional traits (CU),[12] and remorselessness.[13]
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.[14]
I feel your pain but let's look at the bright side.