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Perched in the Storm

Brutal Lessons in Resilience Every
Leader Can Learn from Entrepreneurs

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About the Book
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Leadership isn’t about avoiding the storm—it’s about learning how to stand in it without falling apart.

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Perched in the Storm is not your typical leadership book. It’s a raw, funny, and brutally honest ride through the thunderclaps of life and business, told by someone who’s taken the hits, lost the gigs, pivoted hard, and still managed to stay perched—soaked, but standing.

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From getting fired from a dream job to launching a business with little more than a prayer and a pile of rejection letters, Dr. William T. Lewis doesn’t just talk about resilience—he lives it. This book blends hard-earned leadership lessons, personal face-plant moments, interviews with badass entrepreneurs, and just enough humor to keep you from ugly crying.

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Inside you’ll find:

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  • 🔥 First-person stories that don’t sugarcoat the storm
     

  • 💡 Lessons from entrepreneurs who built their businesses while dodging lightning
     

  • 🧭 A Resilient Leader Framework to help you lead with purpose—especially when the skies get dark
     

  • ✨ Reflection prompts to help you turn your own storm stories into strength
     

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Whether you lead a team, a company, a classroom, a kitchen—or you're just trying to keep your life from going off the rails—this book is for you.

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So if you’ve ever been ghosted by a client, doubted your calling, emptied your bank account on payday, or cried in the car before a Zoom meeting... grab a seat, grab this book, and let’s ride out the storm together.

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Because you weren’t built to outrun it.
You were built to lead right through it.

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About the Author

Dr. William T. Lewis, Sr. is a nationally recognized expert in organizational culture, leadership, and change management. He is the founder of WillHouse Global and co-founder of The Intersection, where he advises institutions and businesses on building cultures of courage, clarity, and belonging.

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A former DEI executive at four major institutions—including Indiana University and Virginia Tech—Dr. Lewis now serves as Senior Consultant for Inclusion and Belonging at ECU Health. His work has earned national recognition, including Manage HR’s Top Diversity and Inclusion Company award and Triad Business Journal’s Diversity Leadership honor.

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Dr. Lewis is the award-winning author of Sweet Potato or Pumpkin Pie: Conversations with My White Friends about Race and co-author of NADOHE’s Standards of Professional Practice. He also leads community efforts in Winston-Salem, serving on the boards of Bookmarks, United Way, the Black Philanthropy Initiative, and Leadership Winston-Salem.

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As Chief Executive Gopher of his family’s social enterprise, Cam's Coffee Co., Dr. Lewis proudly supports inclusive employment for individuals with disabilities. A Marine Corps veteran, he holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and a Master’s in Social Work—anchoring his work in advocacy, service, and resilience.

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PERCHED IN THE STORM

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The Dr. William T. Lewis, Sr. Keynote Bundle

Unlock the Resilience Superpower in Your Leaders

Resilient leaders aren't born—they're built. Through real-world stories and actionable insights, Dr. Lewis equips organizations to transform adversity into strength and lead with purpose, no matter the challenge.

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This Keynote Bundle Includes:

  • 50 Pre-Orders of Perched in the Storm
    A raw, honest look at leadership resilience every reader can apply

  • 5 Admissions to the Resilient Leader Institute

 

Your Audience Will:

  • Turn adversity into strength

  • Make resilience a daily practice

  • Walk away energized and empowered

 

Perfect For:

Business Associations • HR Conferences • Chamber Events • Leadership Retreats

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