Common Sense Leadership: Robert E. Cornegy Jr. on Policy, Cannabis Equity & MWBEs

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Corey’s Corner, retired NYPD executive Corey Pegues sits down with Robert E. Cornegy Jr., founder and principal of 610 Collective and former two-term New York City Council Member, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, equity, and navigating government successfully.Robert shares insights from his time chairing key City Council committees on Housing, Small Business, and MWBEs, serving on the Budget Negotiating Team, and building bipartisan solutions as a self-described “common-sense Democrat.” He also discusses his transition from public office to the private sector, where his firm advises clients on social equity cannabis, affordable housing, healthcare equity, real estate development, and MWBE capacity building.The conversation also explores lessons from his decade as a professional athlete abroad, the importance of relationships in public policy, and how leaders can move beyond buzzwords to deliver measurable equity outcomes. This episode offers a masterclass in strategy, service, and impact for anyone interested in government, business, or community leadership.Support the show