This past Sunday evening I had the privilege of being interviewed on WVON 1690 AM – Talk of Chicago Radio, on the PWither Experience Show. I have provided a link to the recording of the show below for your listening pleasure and convenience. Please check the interview out and let me know what you think. Read More
Inspirational Perspective by Linal Harris
Yesterday my younger sister posted a blog that shared a few tips for finding your purpose and living the best life possible from my radio interview on WVON, Sunday night. A few of you have asked about obtaining a replay of the interview, so I will be posting the interview just as soon as I Read More
Does familiarity breed contempt?
We’ve all heard the saying ‘familiarity breeds contempt’. Old clichés like this don’t exist for no reason. They exist and persist because somehow their truths play out generation after generation. This particular saying’s origin is linked back to one of Aesop’s fables, “The Fox and the Lion”. Here is the fable: “When first the Fox Read More
Check out the Inspirational Perspective Facebook Page!
The Inspirational Perspective Facebook page has gotten a face lift! If you’re currently a member of the page it’s time to take a fresh look at the page and if you have a chance share your favorite inspirational quote. Here’s the link: Inspirational Perspective’s Facebook Page If you’re not a member…what are you waiting for? Read More
Bad Names!
When was the last time someone called you a really bad name? Back in the ‘80‘s when I was growing up there was a coined phrase that mom’s told their children to quote if someone called them out of their name. “Sticks and stones may break my bones…but words will never hurt me!” Did Read More
What are your guiding principles?
This past Thursday, I was invited to attend an award ceremony to celebrate the induction of three successful business leaders and supporters of Junior Achievement into the Junior Achievement Chicago Business Hall of Fame. One of the laureates of the evening was Roy Carlson, chairman emeritus and founder of TDS (Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., Read More
Go BIG or go home!
Last week while driving home from work I pulled up next to another car at a stoplight and noticed that there was a magnetic advertisement on the car door. I slowly pulled up a bit more to read what was being advertised, but I had a hard time making it out because the sign Read More
It takes work…
As you all know I’m a big advocate for continuous improvement and self-development. A huge part of my individual purpose is to live the best life possible…while helping others live their best life possible. I’m also passionate about learning and I love to teach. Despite all that…applying what I’ve learned…practicing what I teach…truly embracing the Read More
The Danger of Denying Change
A friend and I recently joked around with a few people we had just met at a social gathering that between the two of us we knew ‘everything’! Initially, there were looks of contempt and confusion, but then the joke served its purpose and got quite a bit of laughter. I do believe it’s safe Read More
Beginnings…
This weekend a friend of mine got married. He asked me to stand up in his wedding and to present the opening toast for the couple at their reception. It was a privilege and an honor to do both. This week’s thought contains excerpts from that toast. Congratulations Victor and Becca! _________________________________________________________________ There is no Read More