Leadership is All About Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges - Jerome Myers

What does it take to defy the odds and manifest dreams into reality?

In this special episode, Jerome Myers shares his inspirational journey at an event on breaking barriers and building bridges. From humble beginnings, Jerome overcame adversity to become an engineer, investor, mentor, and business leader. He provides profound insights on achieving financial independence and leaving a meaningful legacy through intentional living. Jerome discusses overcoming discrimination, ethical dilemmas, and career challenges with integrity early on. He stresses the importance of mindset, advocacy, and inspired action in achieving his dreams.

Listen as Jerome imparts invaluable lessons on relationships, leadership, and transcending limitations. Let his inspirational story spark fires for making your biggest dreams real.

[03:18 - 09:18] Early Career and Car Accident

Got an engineering degree though wasn't passionate about it as a stable career path

Got in a serious car accident a month after starting my first job which provided perspective

The accident happened because he was impatient and taught him the importance of having direction

[09:30 - 15:30] Corporate Career Growth

Built relationships with mentors who provided coaching and access

Pursued additional credentials like MBA, PMP, and Six Sigma Black Belt to create opportunities

Handled layoffs experience which taught tough corporate lessons on influence

[15:42 - 29:18] Starting Entrepreneurial Venture

Left corporate role for consulting but had to pay back signing bonus

Maintained integrity when asked to improperly charge time

Previous experiences prepared him for the opportunity in front of him

[29:30 - 48:42] Transition Out of Corporate

Left the corporate world which can constrain the ability to create a legacy

Had a "perfect" life but felt empty inside prompting major changes

Funeral experience made him evaluate his impact and who he was inspiring

Did relationship mapping exercise to analyze capacity and contribution

[48:54 - 56:24] Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone but leadership is

Leadership is about improving lives through your influence

He aims to break barriers and build bridges to close gaps

Key Quotes:
“Leadership is all about breaking barriers and building bridges.” - Jerome Myers

“If you don't know where you're going you won't like where you end up.” - Jerome Myers

Connect with Jerome! 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/
Website: https://theexitparadox.com/

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

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What does it take to defy the odds and manifest dreams into reality?

In this special episode, Jerome Myers shares his inspirational journey at an event on breaking barriers and building bridges. From humble beginnings, Jerome overcame adversity to become an engineer, investor, mentor, and business leader. He provides profound insights on achieving financial independence and leaving a meaningful legacy through intentional living. Jerome discusses overcoming discrimination, ethical dilemmas, and career challenges with integrity early on. He stresses the importance of mindset, advocacy, and inspired action in achieving his dreams.

Listen as Jerome imparts invaluable lessons on relationships, leadership, and transcending limitations. Let his inspirational story spark fires for making your biggest dreams real.

[03:18 - 09:18] Early Career and Car Accident

Got an engineering degree though wasn't passionate about it as a stable career path
Got in a serious car accident a month after starting my first job which provided perspective
The accident happened because he was impatient and taught him the importance of having direction

[09:30 - 15:30] Corporate Career Growth

Built relationships with mentors who provided coaching and access
Pursued additional credentials like MBA, PMP, and Six Sigma Black Belt to create opportunities
Handled layoffs experience which taught tough corporate lessons on influence

[15:42 - 29:18] Starting Entrepreneurial Venture

Left corporate role for consulting but had to pay back signing bonus
Maintained integrity when asked to improperly charge time
Previous experiences prepared him for the opportunity in front of him

[29:30 - 48:42] Transition Out of Corporate

Left the corporate world which can constrain the ability to create a legacy
Had a "perfect" life but felt empty inside prompting major changes
Funeral experience made him evaluate his impact and who he was inspiring
Did relationship mapping exercise to analyze capacity and contribution

[48:54 - 56:24] Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

Entrepreneurship is not for everyone but leadership is
Leadership is about improving lives through your influence
He aims to break barriers and build bridges to close gaps

Key Quotes:

“Leadership is all about breaking barriers and building bridges.” - Jerome Myers

“If you don't know where you're going you won't like where you end up.” - Jerome Myers

Connect with Jerome! 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/

Website: https://theexitparadox.com/

LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people’s interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.itooktheredpill.co

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices