"You can do good and make money at the same time."

In this powerful episode of Keep Standing, Dr. Sloan sits down with his Morehouse College brother, Dr. Lamell McMorris. Dr. McMorris is a highly respected entrepreneur, the founder of Phase 2 Consulting, and the author of the new book The Power to Persist.

He shares his incredible journey from traveling as a "body guy" for Rev. Jesse Jackson to being fired from the SCLC at just 27 years old—and how that devastating moment became the ultimate catalyst for his entrepreneurial success. Dr. McMorris breaks down the "fourth movement" of civil rights (access to capital) and explains how he is combating historic redlining by building homes on vacant lots in underserved communities through his company, Greenlining Realty USA.

Plus, a masterclass on the 8 resilient habits from his book, including a deep dive into why vulnerability is the most difficult—yet most liberating—trait a leader can possess.

    •    00:00 - Intro & Welcome

    •    Dr. Sloan introduces Dr. Lamell McMorris, an entrepreneur, founder of Phase 2 Consulting, and author of The Power to Persist.

    •    03:41 - Success vs. Significance: The Turning Point

    •    Dr. McMorris discusses the gradual shift from chasing profit and success to pursuing true significance and impact.

    •    05:50 - Traveling with Rev. Jesse Jackson & The "4th Movement"

    •    Reflecting on his time traveling with Rev. Jesse Jackson and learning that the "fourth movement" of the civil rights symphony is access to capital and business.

    •    08:45 - The Curveballs of Life: Getting Fired at 27

    •    How being fired from his role as executive director of SCLC at 27 years old forced him to pivot and launch his own business.

    •    11:39 - The Power to Persist: The Hardest Habit for Leaders

    •    Breaking down the 8 essential habits from his book, focusing heavily on why "Vulnerability" is the hardest habit for leaders to master, yet the most liberating.

    •    16:20 - Staying Grounded & "Greenlining" the Southside of Chicago

    •    How he stays grounded by returning to his childhood neighborhood in Chicago. The launch of Greenlining Realty USA to combat historic redlining by building homes on vacant lots.

    •    20:56 - Finding Your Purpose & True Networking

    •    Advice for young leaders on finding their path, treating networking as "relationship cultivation," and the importance of putting in the hard work to follow up with mentors.

    •    25:02 - The #1 Question Young Leaders Need to Ask

    •    Dr. McMorris reveals the fundamental question that birthed his book and podcast: "How do you keep going and why do you keep going?".

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