Jamie Dimon

Today’s guest is Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.

If you haven’t already heard part one of this conversation, check the feed and start there instead. It’s a masterclass in dealing with problems by preparing for them ahead of time.

But some problems aren’t possibilities waaaaaay off in the future. They’re right here, right now! And in part two, we get into how Jamie deals with those day-to-day issues.

And there’s a real humility in how he does it. He’s always listening and learning. He genuinely wants to know the issues on the ground in his organization. But he doesn’t stop there. He actually follows through so the problems he uncovers get solved.

It’s rare to find a leader who is willing to listen to issues. But a leader who follows up and actually fixes those issues? That’s the stuff of legend. 

But it doesn’t have to be! You just need a plan. And that’s the big takeaway in this conversation with Jamie: always have a plan to deal with problems.

You’ll also learn:

• Specifics idea for recognizing your team members’ accomplishments
• Four things young leaders can do if they want to make their mark
• Why listening to your front lines is half the job – and what you have to do in addition in order to earn your team’s respect
• One brilliant idea to help you tackle tough conflicts we often tend to avoid
• Jamie’s unique approach to strategic planning – and why he’s careful about how his company uses it

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Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Today’s guest is Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase.

He took this job back in 2006 – and it has not been an easy road. He faced the global financial crisis in ‘08, the COVID-19 pandemic, and all its aftermath. It’s just been one thing after another. 

But I love the no-nonsense way Jamie approaches leadership in these tough moments. He isn’t surprised by problems. He’s prepared for them. As he puts it, “you don’t have a war and then decide to have an army. You better have the army first.”

As leaders, we have to be real and say that problems are going to come up.

They might be big or small, short-term or long-term. But one thing’s for sure: they’re going to be there. And we’ve got to be prepared.

There’s just so much we can learn from Jamie so we always have a plan to deal with problems.

You’ll also learn:

• Jamie’s source of motivation in tough times – and why it’s critical for team-building 
• How to listen to both the data and your gut when you’re making big decisions
• How Jamie’s readjusted his life and work after a major health scare 
• Specific ways corporations can be more socially responsible
• The surprising trait you need more of the higher up you get in an organization

Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources:

The How Leaders Lead App: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go 

Daily Insight Emails: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day

Whichever you choose, you can be sure you’ll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Some leaders talk a big game. Others deliver big results. If you want to know what separates the two, listen to this episode with Jamie Dimon, the Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, the largest and most profitable bank in the U.S.

You’ll find a wealth of insight into what it takes to cut through the BS and execute big changes. 

Great leaders know: you get results when you get to work. If you want to up the execution level for you and your team, hit play now!

You’ll also learn:

• Jamie’s thoughts on the global economy, including China, Russia and more
• What really drives curiosity
• The two actions that drive a successful turnaround
• One warning you need to hear if you’ve recently been promoted