Dr. Lamell McMorris joins the Fox 5 team live in the studio to discuss his new book, 'The Power to Persist.' He shares the core principles of the book and how its lessons on resilience can be applied to everyday life.

Authored by Lamel McMorris, a national leader, The Power to Persist outlines 8 habits for building resilience, teaching people to view setbacks as opportunities to keep going in disruptive times.

We have two authors in the studio tonight. First, we'll spotlight a groundbreaking new book chronicling the Black family that shaped American architecture. Cheryl McKissack Daniel, author of 'The Black Family Who Built America.' And author Dr. Lamell McMorris' new book, 'The Power to Persist,' is full of lessons on resilience.

Dr. Lamell McMorris is a visionary leader, author, and advocate for resilience and significance. As the founder and CEO of Phase 2 Consulting, based in Washington, DC, he has redefined strategic advisory services to empower clients in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to make a meaningful impact.

There’s a question I often ask myself when I meet someone who has climbed seemingly insurmountable mountains in life: What kept them going when it would have been easier to stop? For Dr. Lamell McMorris, the answer is resilience – not just as a concept, but as a way of living.

"Your first thoughts set the tone for your entire day. And in business, your tone can set the tone for your entire team."

Dr. Lamell McMorris is a visionary leader, author, and advocate for resilience and significance. As the founder and CEO of Phase 2 Consulting, based in Washington, DC, he has redefined strategic advisory services to empower clients in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to make a meaningful impact.