Without the profanity and showmanship, Jamie, within the world of business, reminds me most of George S. Patton, America's premiere WWll battlefield general.  Both read history, prepared meticulously and lead from the front - innovatively and instinctively.  Both were confrontational. When asked what unit they had served in during the War, most members of the Third Army responded proudly and simply "I was with Patton." Perhaps one day those at JP Morgan will say the same.

If you care about what it takes to be a successful CEO in the most complicated market ever, you will want to read The House of Dimon. Patricia Crisafulli has captured the growth and development of one of the most outstanding CEOs of our time.""

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.

The House of Dimon is a great read, allowing you to observe Dimon's actual strategic actions. He's a leader who doesn't obsess over predicting the future but sets his organization on its toes ready to move in any direction when a problem or opportunity arises. For readers interested in real leadership, it's an action thriller. Dimon walks the talk doing the right thing even when it hurts in the short term.

The subtitle of this book could easily be "How Do You Fit All Jamie Dimon's Accomplishments in One Book?"  Jamie is an inspiration to all who have the privilege of knowing him or working with him.