How Leaders Lead with David Novak #224: Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase – Get to work
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Jan 30, 2025 
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, shares his insights on effective leadership and execution. He emphasizes that real leaders prioritize action over talk, offering valuable lessons from his experiences during the 2008 financial crisis. Dimon discusses the importance of curiosity, teamwork, and adaptability in business evolution. He also reflects on the impact of personal values shaped by family, and the necessity of managing crises with collective focus, offering heartfelt anecdotes that reveal the human side of leadership.
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Parental Values
- Jamie Dimon's parents instilled core values: always do your best, treat everyone well, and live purposefully.
- His mother, Themis, a strong, stoic woman, influenced his understanding of human motivation.
Early Finance Interest
- Dimon's father, a stockbroker, nurtured his early interest in finance by providing books and challenging him with investment analysis.
- He learned about financial statements, valuation, and investing at a young age.
Harvard Experience
- Dimon found Harvard Business School's real-world case study approach valuable.
- The experience taught him to analyze messy situations and learn from others.