Jamie Dimon expressed his dissatisfaction with the inefficiency of meetings that hinder work progress. He stressed that meetings should be purposeful, brief, and attended only by essential participants. Dimon disapproved of virtual meetings, believing that employees get sidetracked with unrelated tasks. Despite his criticisms of meetings, Dimon outlined strategies to enhance their effectiveness, including starting and ending on time, having a clear agenda, and follow-up plan. He highlighted the importance of doing pre-meeting reading and recommended preparing by drafting a press release to aid focus and generate potential discussion points. Dimon advised attendees to be attentive during meetings instead of being distracted by notifications or personal messages. He emphasized the need to avoid including unnecessary individuals in meetings to prevent over-collaboration. Dimon also discouraged side meetings after the main one, urging executives to address all matters openly and promptly during the meeting itself. In a recent shareholder letter, Dimon discussed various topics such as the impact of tariffs, the bank's performance, and leadership lessons. Throughout his tenure as CEO, Dimon has frequently expressed his frustrations with certain meeting practices that contribute to bureaucratic inefficiencies. He previous voiced his discontent with virtual meetings during an internal town hall meeting, admonishing employees for being distracted and not fully engaged. The leaked recording of this meeting, which underscored Dimon's preference for in-person work interactions, went viral on social media.