Ron Lewis

NYS Ron Lewis RON LEWIS

Ron and his identical twin brother Dr. Rodney Lewis are co-founders of the Lewis Influence and recently published their first book, entitled
“GRITTY: A Book for First-Generation College Students”. The Lewis Influence is an organization, designed to support first-generation college students through education and inspiration. Along with his twin brother, he is an experienced trainer and speaker who has passionately presented to thousands of students and professionals about taking personal ownership and accepting personal leadership. He graduated from Barry University with both his bachelor’s and master’s degree and is currently working on his Ph.D at Indiana Tech.

After four years in the non-profit industry, Mr. Lewis transitioned to higher education, where he’s had an opportunity to teach, lead and manage at several colleges and universities locally in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He continues to teach and has taught several undergraduate and graduate collegiate courses, includingIntroduction to Business, Managing Human Resources, Professional Development, Leading Change Management, Organizational Development and Culture and Public Speaking. He is a dynamic educator with experience speaking to students and professionals on the topic of G.R.I.T. (Guts, Resilience, Intensity and Tenacity). He uses relatable principles accompanied by compassionate stories from his own experiences along with research through his doctoral education. Ron has delivered presentations about leadership, academic success, and diversity. Ron has dedicated his professional career and personal life to inspiring, training, coaching and educating others.

BOOKS: “GRITTY: A Book for First-Generation College Students” by Ron Lewis and Dr. Rodney Lewis

WORKSHOP:

Stop Trying to Thrive Alone: Build Your Team and Win Now

This breakout session presented with Ron’s sister Angela R. Lewis provides a powerful yet practical framework for accomplishing goals that are grounded in self-reflection, building a team and increasing your value to yourself and the those around you.

Ron and Angie are siblings who have always supported each other’s goals. From growing up playing basketball in the backyard to receiving full athletic scholarships, they have always been teammates. Now both are leaders, entrepreneurs and authors who show up authentically to empower students with humor, love and over a combined 20 years in education.

Using the Self Reflection Method Ron has created, this interactive presentation will entertain, inspire and challenge participants to recognize how subtle individual changes can transform their lives and others. Angie and Ron believe life should be fun and this presentation is just that!

Students will be empowered to:

1. Recognize and remove barriers to success
2. Know the right questions to ask
3. Utilize the resources available to go faster quicker