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Jamie Dimon’s five lessons for decision-making

The JPMorgan CEO says it’s crucial to look at raw numbers and reality when making decisions, but there are times when too much analysis can be harmful. 

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As annual letters to shareholders go, JPMorgan chief executive Jamie Dimon’s 2021 missive released last week was an epic. It was more than 60 pages long, covering everything from the pandemic, the pros and cons of Zoom and the challenges facing the banking sector, right through to America’s inequality challenge.

It’s a thoughtful and considered piece of writing that many business leaders can take something from. And if Dimon’s views on the challenges facing America and the West aren’t tempting enough, there’s also a fantastic section on his lessons from modern leadership.

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James Thomson is senior Chanticleer columnist based in Melbourne. He was the Companies editor and editor of BRW Magazine. Connect with James on Twitter. Email James at j.thomson@afr.com

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