The Power to Persist with Dr. Lamell McMorris

Persistence is often praised after the fact — but rarely examined while leaders are still in the middle of the work.

In this Book Talk, the Executives’ Club of Chicago welcomes Dr. Lamell McMorris, leader, advocate, and author of The Power to Persist, for a candid conversation about what it truly takes to lead through prolonged challenge, resistance, and uncertainty. Drawing on lived experience across sectors and systems, McMorris reframes persistence not as sheer endurance, but as a strategic leadership practice — one rooted in clarity of purpose, emotional intelligence, and the discipline to adapt without abandoning direction.

As today’s leaders navigate sustained pressure — from economic volatility and organizational transformation to heightened expectations of impact — this conversation explores how executives persist thoughtfully and sustainably when progress is uneven and momentum slows.

More than a reflection on resilience, The Power to Persist examines persistence as a leadership muscle that shapes systems, strengthens credibility, and delivers lasting impact.

Pricing:
Members: $25
Nonmembers: $50

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