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"Jamie Dimon isn't 'the Last Man Standing' because he's a great banker -- but because he's a great leader. He has soaring vision, inspires his people to build and grow, and sweats authenticity from every pore. Jamie is a rare talent, but it is his realness that truly sets him apart, and Duff McDonald's compelling biography captures it." -- Jack Welch

"Duff McDonald's Last Man Standing is a timely and important portrait of Jamie Dimon, a true leader who other current, former, and future Wall Street CEOs would do well to study -- and to emulate." -- William D. Cohan, New York Times bestselling author of House of Cards

"A lively, insightful, and thoroughly readable account of how Jamie Dimon built JPMorgan Chase into the modern powerhouse that it is today. A tale that offers a rare flash of inspiration -- and hope -- for the modern banking world." -- Gillian Tett, New York Times bestselling author of Fool's Gold

"Last Man Standing is a rare gem, fi lled to overflowing with three-dimensional reportage and insights that bring into full focus the world of Jamie Dimon. This is essential reading for anyone wanting to know how Wall Street really works and who the man behind the curtain really is." -- Christopher M. Byron, New York Times bestselling author of Martha Inc.

"A fascinating profile of one of the most disciplined and powerful leaders on Wall Street today. Jamie Dimon is the man of the moment, and in this insightful, engaging book, Duff McDonald has captured him brilliantly." -- Nina Munk, contributing editor, Vanity Fair, and bestselling author of Fools Rush In

"An important book about America's most powerful banker. McDonald tells the compelling story of Jamie Dimon's rise to preeminence with wonderful detail and clarity and in so doing gives us a lesson in leadership sorely needed for these trying times." -- David Faber, CNBC anchor and New York Times bestselling author of And Then the Roof Caved In


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In the midst of this disastrous economic climate, one executive has weathered the storm more deftly than any other: Jamie Dimon, chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, considered the dominant fi gure on Wall Street. Dimon's eleventh-hour acquisition, in 2008, of fl ailing archrival Bear Stearns stunned the world. Even more incredible: JPMorgan's continued success in the face of an industry-wide meltdown that has seen its CEO become a paragon of finance.

In Last Man Standing, award-winning journalist Duff McDonald chronicles Dimon's tumultuous rise: from his joining the legendary Sandy Weill at American Express fresh out of Harvard Business School to their building of Citigroup (and Dimon's unceremonious ouster) to his rescue of Bank One and, at the unprecedented age of forty-eight, his ascension to the top post at JPMorgan Chase -- a bank he transformed from a broken institution to the sine qua non of global banking in five short years.

Upon gaining unfettered access to Dimon, McDonald spent countless hours interviewing him and his full circle of family, friends, and colleagues to provide an unprecedented and deeply personal look at this extraordinary figure. Moving beyond Dimon's "fortress" balance sheets, McDonald reveals a dedicated family man whose uncanny facility with numbers and tireless work ethic are complemented by fierce loyalty and an unrelenting aversion to offi ce politics. Dimon, for the first time, shares detailed insights on the heart of his business and management philosophies, and industry titans such as Weill and Warren Buffett offer their analyses of his career.

At a time when Dimon's competitors watch their companies crumble, JPMorgan not only continues to weather the worst period in the history of Wall Street but is growing by leaps and bounds. The defi nitive biography of Jamie Dimon, Last Man Standing is by far the most comprehensive portrait of the only man in finance today who can be called an American hero.


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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (October 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1416599533
  • ISBN-13: 978-1416599531
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Only the first of many chapters yet to be written about Jamie, October 8, 2009
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There will be obvious bias in this review. I have been with the bank for over 12 years. Having met Jamie on a couple of occasions, his attention to detail blows my mind. Years ago, I was invited to participate in a focus group soon after Jamie took over as CEO of B1. We were at a conference room on the executive floor throwing around some ideas, "best practices". A day before, we had some system issues. During our meeting, Jamie walked in and briefly listened in on our meeting. He asked the group about the system issue and whether or not it was causing any customer service quality issues. He cared. I was fortunate to meet him on a couple of more occasions. Each time, I walked away more inspired. He has that effect on people. His drive and determination is infectious. You just want to sit there, listen to him; then, go back and try even harder. As a top executive, he never seems to look down or turn his back on the junior soldiers in the company. He cares. He listens. He motivates and inspires.

It's a good feeling working for a company where what I do everyday for our clients (despite being just 1 out of over 200,000) actually matters. No one here is insignificant. And every detail, every employee, matters. And that's a healthy culture for any business to have. I am proud to be part of this great company; proud of our leader and our management team's diligent handling of our bank's financial affairs; proud to have been able to help our clients during a very difficult period for our country.

Duff's account of Jamie's career is a must read for any aspiring manager/leader. From his detailed account of Jamie's early career to the more recent events, this book is an easy, addictive read. It's hard to put it down. Great job researching the stories, issues and conducting interviews. In the aftermath of this complex system meltdown, it is refreshing to read a book in which complex financial issues can be easily understood by anyone. Strongly recommended.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating - and flattering - profile of financial power, October 12, 2009
Duff McDonald's book covers a fascinating historical moment - the 2008-2009 Wall Street debacle - by profiling a pivotal character in the thick of it, Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase. Having spent extensive time with Dimon, McDonald combines his reporting with published sources, Dimon's own writings and statements, and interviews with his associates, employees or relatives. McDonald covers Dimon's youth, business school education and evolving career. Dimon was a nonconformist in business school and politics, an astute lieutenant of his mentor Sandy Weill, and a pivotal figure in the financial crisis. Notably, he preserved JPMorgan Chase, bought Bear Stearns and helped lead the market back to stability. Readers interested in a critical take on Dimon may find the book too flattering, but if you want to see how the financial wars looked from the CEO's chair, getAbstract recommends this intriguing perspective.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Account, October 1, 2009
This is a terrific book, beautifully written, and highly useful. If you want to really understand the banking business, and the people that make it work, this is the book to read. And it's not just for Wall Street insiders. And it's not a vanity piece for a banker on top of his game. This book has specific relevance to anyone who pays taxes in this country or has a bank account. McDonald had unprecedented access to Dimon and and he nailed it. Great book. Loved it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Read
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