The leadership habit Jamie Dimon uses to show confidence

Get better at: LeadingToday's moveJamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said insecurity ruins CEOs and other leaders. So instead of acting like you have all the answers, actively aim to create a space where others feel comfortable weighing in and disagreeing.Why it worksDimon said that insecure leaders make their reports uncomfortable about bringing them bad news or challenging their ideas. Eventually, this causes leaders to create a bubble around themselves and they become disconnected from what's going on inside their companies.Encouraging others to share their perspective, on the other hand, signals humility and confidence in a leader. Try it todayThe next time you meet with your team, end the conversation by asking your peers, "What am I missing?"Then just listen to what they have to say.Dimon said that he isn't offended by complaints and that a secure leader values critical feedback.The bottom lineDimon actively encourages his employees to speak up. He said that for decades, he has left every JPMorgan board meeting so directors can talk without him. When executives disagree with him, he has them make their argument directly to the board. Get Better at Work SourceThis insight is drawn from Business Insider's reporting of Dimon's take on insecure CEOs from his commentary on "The Master Investor Podcast with Wilfred Frost." Read the full story about Dimon's comments from Business Insider's Georgia Hennessy here It also includes Business Insider's reporting on how to spot a fragile ego, based on Dimon's comments and advice from leadership experts. Read the full story in Business Insider's Sarah Needleman here.What do you consider to be the signs of a secure leader? Tell us what you think of Jamie's leadership advice in the comments below. Read next Ana writes about workplace trends, careers, and how AI is reshaping software engineering roles. She also regularly interviews C-suite executives about their trajectories and leadership insights.Ana is the host of "Get Better at Work," a series that offers advice about the habits and behaviors that can help workers stand out and build their careers. She also hosts "Work Shift," which breaks down the biggest workplace news of the week. She holds a master’s degree in multimedia journalism from NYU and has been featured on BBC, NPR, and other global media platforms.Have a tip? You can contact her via email at aaltchek@businessinsider.com or through the secure-messaging app Signal at aalt.19. Get Better at Work JPMorgan Leadership More Careers