Sudden Impact on the Job
Top Business Leaders Reveal the Secrets to Fast Success
Chapter One
GOT IT!
Myth #1: High-impact executives encounter no
surprises when stepping into their new position.
When Bank One came calling, it was an offer Jamie Dimon
couldn't refuse. First of all, he hadn't worked for a while. He had
plenty of job offers, but he was waiting for the right one. As he was
talking to Bank One, he realized that in spite of some drawbacks-like
having to move his family from New York to Chicago-he
wanted to join the company. He knew financial services well. And
really, how many large banks come calling to offer you a job as
CEO? He was 44 years old, and he thought, if you're given an
opportunity like that, you don't get to pick and choose all the
details-like the fact that, at the time, Bank One was in trouble.
With a recession looming, Dimon knew he'd have to move quickly
to turn it around. He truly needed to have a sudden impact.
So when Dimon arrived for his first day on the job, he was hoping
for a positive beginnin ... read full excerpt from Sudden Impact on the Job: Top Business Leaders Reveal the Secrets to Fast Success ebook
