#0041 - Escaping the Matrix with Jerome Myers

#0041 - Escaping the Matrix with Jerome Myers

Author: Jon S. Rennie October 3, 2020 Duration: 47:58
In the movie, the Matrix, the main character Neo is offered a choice between a red pill and a blue pill. The red pill represents reality, truth, and an uncertain future. The blue pill represents ignorance and living in confined comfort and the simulated reality of the Matrix, Neo takes the red pill and escapes the matrix. My guest today is Jerome Myers and he as escaped the Matrix which is the confined comfort of corporate life. He is an engineer turned entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Myers Development group a property development company investing in multifamily buildings. He also teaches people how to get into the multifamily investing business through a program he developed called the Myers Methods. And if that was not enough, he also hosts the Dreamcatchers podcast where he interviews leaders and entrepreneurs who have escaped corporate life and pursued their dreams. Jerome Myers Website _____ Become a leader worth following today with these powerful resources: Purchase my bestselling leadership book "I Have the Watch: Becoming a Leader Worth Following" Subscribe to my leadership newsletter Follow Jon S Rennie on Twitter Follow Jon S Rennie on Instagram Follow Jon S Rennie on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For anyone who’s ever felt that leadership advice can be too theoretical or disconnected from reality, Deep Leadership offers a grounded alternative. Host Jon S. Rennie operates from a simple, powerful belief: “Leadership is a People Business.” This isn’t about abstract concepts; it’s about the tangible, often messy work of guiding teams and organizations. Jon brings a unique perspective shaped by his time as a Cold War Submarine Officer and over two decades leading within Corporate America before founding his own manufacturing company. In each episode, he translates that extensive experience into practical, actionable insights you can apply immediately. The conversations here delve into the core of what makes leadership work-or fail-across business, culture, and society. You’ll hear from Jon and a variety of expert guests as they explore the philosophical and practical dimensions of guiding people, discussing everything from daily management challenges to broader cultural forces that shape how we work. This podcast is built on the conviction that leadership matters profoundly, and that getting it right requires depth, reflection, and a relentless focus on the human element. Tune in for thoughtful discussions that cut through the noise and get to the heart of leading well.
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