The conversation delves into the themes of bravery and pursuing dreams, highlighting the challenges and the need to be brave and trust oneself. It also addresses the changing landscape of achieving dreams and acknowledges the reality of the world, including the state of the country and the impact of external factors on pursuing dreams.

Takeaways

• Bravery is essential in pursuing dreams
• Acknowledging the changing landscape of achieving dreams and the reality of the world

Chapters

• 00:00 Bravery and Pursuing Dreams

In this episode of The Power House, JG sits down with Myra Kressner, President of Kressner Strategy Group and Co-founder of Vision Group Network, for a sharp conversation about leadership under pressure, career pivots, and the discipline it takes to keep your self-respect when someone tries to shrink you.

Myra shares the line that anchors the episode: “Myra, I don’t pay you to think.”

It was said to her at 19, and instead of letting it define her, she used it as fuel.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

* How to respond to criticism without letting it become your identity
* The fork-in-the-road decision that changed her life: teacher vs business
* What “work ethic” actually means when you’re trying to earn trust early
* A simple leadership rule: don’t send the email (or say the thing) you’ll regret
* Why innovation is a muscle: launching when it’s “good,” not perfect


CHAPTERS

* 00:00 “I don’t pay you to think.”
* 14:36 The fork-in-the-road: teacher vs business
* 20:33 “You’re not as good as you think you are.”
* 27:18 Betting on yourself: B2C → B2B → founder
* 30:29 Audience Q: innovating nonstop + building new products
* 33:16 Final rule: authenticity + self-respect + humility
* 34:11 Closing

About our Guest:

🌐 Learn more about Kressner Strategy Group:
https://www.kressnerstrategygroup.com/
🌐 Learn more about Vision Group Network:
https://vgnsharing.com/
🔗 Follow Myra on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/myra-kressner-63b047113/
🔗 Follow Vision Group Network on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vision-group-network/posts/?feedView=all
🔗Sunny New Paltz | Kressner Autism Spectrum Program
https://www.newpaltz.edu/give/kressner/
🔗2024 SUNY New Paltz Commencement
https://sites.newpaltz.edu/news/2024/05/commencement-address-myra-kressner/
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In Episode 3 of The Power House, JG sits down with Sameera Chukkapalli Holmes and delves into the themes of values-driven leadership and adaptability.

It explores her early life, the influence of her upbringing on her values, and her journey as a leader. The discussion also touches on overcoming fear, embracing change, and the importance of vulnerability in leadership.

Takeaways

• Values-driven leadership
• Adaptability and resilience

Chapters

• 00:00 Connecting Through Values and Food
• 11:40 Leadership and Change
• 19:20 Overcoming Fear and Vulnerability
• 31:01 Embracing Change and Growth
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  https://www.needlab.org/
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  🔗 Follow Needlab on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/company/needlab/
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In Episode 1 of The Power House, JG sits down with Dom Gervasi for a direct conversation about leadership under pressure, decision-making, and the mental discipline required to stay true to your values when life gets loud.

Dom shares the line that anchors the episode: “Unless you program your own mind, the world will program it for you.” From there, we unpack what it looks like to lead yourself first so you don’t outsource your thinking to fear, noise, or other people’s expectations. If you’ve been stuck in analysis paralysis, second-guessing your next move, or waiting until you “feel ready,” this episode is built to help you move with clarity.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How leaders make decisions when both options cost something
• A practical way to interrogate beliefs you’ve inherited (not chosen)
• How to regain control of your attention, narrative, and identity
• What “programming your mind” looks like in real life (not motivational talk)

Takeaways

• Leadership involves listening and learning from others.
• Entrepreneurship is about discovering the origin story, superpower, and archenemy of businesses. The importance of curiosity and humility in business
• The power of personal growth and learning from mistakes

Chapters

• 00:00 The Journey to Entrepreneurship
• 06:04 Transition and Challenges
• 11:55 The Birth of Made in Brooklyn Tours
• 19:11 The Superhero Concept
• 26:18 The Power of Curiosity and Humility
• 35:12 Leadership and Learning from Mistakes