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Orianna Rosa Royle

Too many people stay in their lane, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says: 'That is a bureaucratic, stupid direction'

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  • JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon insists "there's nothing wrong with disagreement," while urging workers to step outside of their lane and challenge the status quo. That mindset will be more important than ever as Donald Trump’s unrelenting tariff campaign sends global stock markets into turmoil. The Wall Street boss also shared management mistakes and tips in his recent shareholder letter.

Staying in your lane is a surefire way to avoid getting into trouble. With workplace incivility and layoffs on the rise, it may be more tempting than ever to keep your head down. But according to Jamie Dimon, it “is a bureaucratic, stupid direction”—and it’s a mindset that won’t get workers or their employers ahead in the current climate. 

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