“London Calling: Important Conversations Ahead of Investor Day”
When I read Antonio’s Corner headline today — “London Calling: Important Conversations Ahead of Investor Day” — I honestly gagged in disgust.
I was expecting at least some acknowledgment of what’s happening here at home, considering the area surrounding WHQ has literally been under a Michigan state of emergency. Auburn Hills and surrounding communities have been dealing with real disruption, yet leadership hasn’t addressed it once. Instead, the communication we get is essentially: “I’m in London.”
Read the room.
This is exactly the kind of messaging disconnect that frustrates employees. It’s not even about stopping business operations or delaying Investor Day conversations — it’s about showing some level of cultural awareness and emotional intelligence as a leader. A simple acknowledgment would’ve gone a long way:
“I understand many of our employees and communities are dealing with emergency conditions, but we remain focused and moving forward together.”
That’s leadership communication 101.
Instead, it just reinforces the perception that Antonio doesn’t understand cultural moments, employee sentiment, or how messaging lands internally during sensitive times. The optics were bad. Period.
And then to rush us back on day 4 after we were told “up to 14 days” for a full repair. Don’t drink the water, but you can wash your hands at work because We Win Together. No thanks.