Patricia Crisafulli is an accomplished writer and author who has written nearly 20 books, including two non-fiction books of her own. Ms. Crisafulli is the author of The House of Dimon, a leadership profile of JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, which is being published by John Wiley & Sons in early 2009, featuring interviews with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, former Citigroup Chair Sandy Weill, and many more prominent Wall Street executives and insiders. Read More

The House of Dimon

Jamie Dimon is Wall Street's biggest player. Following the 11th-hour rescue of Bear Stearns by JP Morgan, his profile has reached stratospheric levels. The House of Dimon goes behind the scenes to recount the amazing events that shaped Dimon's career, including his rise to prominence as Sandy Weill's protégé at Citigroup, only to be fired and denied the top spot; his orchestration of the JP Morgan acquisition of BankOne, a deal that brought Dimon back to Wall Street as CEO of JP Morgan; and the drama surrounding the purchase of Bear Stearns and Washington Mutual two opportunistic deals that helped avert government bailouts. Read More

  • Comebacks:

  • Powerful Lessons from Leaders Who Endured Setbacks and Recaptured Success on Their Terms By Andrea Redmond and Patricia Crisafulli

    Insight from leaders who experienced major setbacks and redefined success

    In tough economic times, when careers are derailed and leaders are forced to rewrite their professional plans, this book enlightens and uplifts. Comebacks features an all-star cast of ten leaders who endured setbacks-for some a public fall in the midst of media scrutiny-then reassessed and moved ahead with new purpose. Based on revealing interviews, the book presents a behind-the–headlines glimpse into the lives of leaders; how they drew upon resources, both internal and external, to move on; and the lessons that helped them redefine success.

Praise for THE HOUSE OF DIMON

Crisafulli has accomplished a major feat: gleaning the lessons to-be-learned from the life thus far of Jamie Dimon, a man of extraordinary talent, rock-solid philosophy of life, and boundless energy, as well as capturing the essence of many of the financial industry's key personalities, explaining in layman's terms the financial instruments, environment and events of the last two decades.  She has done it all in a fast-paced page turner.  The book illustrates principles we'd all benefit from living by.  I wish all my business associates and students read this book.

- Warren L. Batts, Adjunct Professor of Strategic Management, University of Chicago School of Business
Former CEO of Tupperware Corp., Premark International,
Mead Corp., and Triangle Corp.

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