What’s Your Gift?

This holiday here’s my wish for you… My wish for you…is that you’ll receive a clear unfiltered view of just a 1/4 of the potential you have to offer yourself, your loved ones, and the world! I say just a 1/4 of the potential, because if many of us could see ourselves even a year from now Read More

10 Characteristics That Lead To Success

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to learn from a number of men and women, who have made some outstanding achievements and over the past month, I decided to take some time to review my old notes and reflect on the many lessons I’ve learned from them. The list I’ve shared below are a brief compilation of Read More

What’s the purpose of having a purpose? – Radio Show

During this radio segment I explored the subject of life purpose. I asked my listeners the questions; What’s the purpose of having a purpose? Can you live the best life possible if you don’t know your purpose? This was the 8th Inspirational Perspective radio show, and if you missed this segment, you missed a phenomenal Read More

Experiencing NO and you CAN’T – Radio Show

How do you experience NO? Has anyone every said you couldn’t do something? What did that feel like? This is the 7th Inspirational Perspective radio show. If you missed this segment a couple of weeks ago, you definitely want to check it out! In this segment, I explored the relationship we have with the word Read More

Exercises and Books for Identifying Your Purpose

Hello Inspirational Perspective family. Here are the exercises for identifying your purpose, that I talked about on tonight’s show, on WVON 1690 AM. The first exercise is called “The 21 I Ams”. I learned this exercise from listening to old Earl Nightingale tapes. Take a blank sheet of paper and write out 21 I Ams. Read More

The Purpose For Having a Purpose

Two thousand years ago, when a sailor started a journey, he would chart a course using nautical maps and then use the stars to ensure he was on course. When the skies were overcast, a seafaring vessel could lose valuable time drifting in the water, waiting for a sign that they were headed in the Read More

Linal Harris blog interview on WVON 1690 AM PWithers Experience

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

My wish for you…

This weekend I had the opportunity to meet and chat with Derrick Rose, the all-star point guard of the Chicago Bulls. On the surface, Derrick is no different from any of us.  He is truly a down to earth, fun and like-able guy, but what struck me most about his similarities to the many of Read More

The Big Picture

I’ve had the wonderful privilege of spending most of my adult life as a leader and I’ve learned a number of critical lessons throughout my leadership journey.  These lessons have been taught by good and bad leaders alike, but I’ve benefited most from learning directly from the people I’ve led. I believe the true beauty Read More