A Blueprint
The Playbook They Didn't Give You.
Real strategies for Black men navigating corporate America. Grounded in real experience — not theory.
Also available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple Books
Corporate America wasn't built for us.
But we can still win in it.
You work twice as hard but get half the recognition.
The rules are unspoken — and nobody handed you the playbook.
Your assertiveness is called "aggressive." Their version is called "leadership."
You're tired of being the only one in the room — and carrying that weight alone.
Elevate gives you the strategies, the mindset, and the game plan to move with purpose — without losing yourself in the process.
What Readers Are Saying
Hits home and helpful
All of this resonated with my personal journey and was a fantastic reminder to keep strategizing and growing. Great read and powerful content to nudge your career forward.
— Abc3me, 06/04/2025
Empowering
This read was incredibly empowering and accurate! I have these conversations with my peers often. If you're at a crossroads of pivoting or leveling up, this book will help you strategize what that looks like for you.
— Recompense Jehovah, 05/31/2025
About the Author
Preston Parrott
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Data & Analytics professional who's driven business transformation across Transportation, Defense, CPG, and Pharmaceuticals.
Rose to become a multiple six-figure earner in less than four years. Became the youngest Director in his department — one of only three Black leaders in an org of over 200 employees.
Elevate started from writing resumes for job seekers who looked like him. One conversation turned into dozens. The pattern was clear — Black men weren't just looking for jobs. They were trying to figure out how to thrive inside systems that weren't designed for them.