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Sundays at 7 AM CT · WVON 1690 AM · ChicagoInspirational Perspective: Real Talk to Help You Set Goals and Keep Them.

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About the show

Every Sunday, life coach and former Fortune 500 executive Linal Harris shares stories, faith, and practical steps to help you move from feeling stuck to moving forward.

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Linal has worked with

  • Prudential
  • Allstate
  • ULTA Beauty
  • SHRM
  • Discover
  • Northwestern University
  • University of Chicago
  • DePaul University
  • Liberty University
  • University of Illinois Chicago
  • Chicago State University
  • Governors State University
  • Grand Valley State University
  • Triton College
  • Argyle
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Behind the mic

Every Sunday at 7 AM, the mic is live.

Real stories, faith and practical steps on WVON 1690 AM, with listeners calling in to share where they are and where they’re headed.

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If you feel stuck right now

Feeling stuck is not the end of your story.

You know you are meant for more, but the next step is not clear. Maybe the goals you set in January are already gone. Maybe you have stopped believing the change is possible.

Linal knows that place. At 22, he was still overcoming a speech impediment. Today, his voice reaches Chicago every Sunday morning on WVON 1690 AM.

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22 Years old

Still overcoming a speech impediment.

The difference was not luck. It was learning to set goals and follow through.

The journey

From a quiet voice to Sunday mornings.

  1. At 22

    Still overcoming a speech impediment, and still finding his voice.

  2. The career

    Years in senior leadership with domestic and international companies, including a Fortune 500 career.

  3. 2012 · 2013

    Named one of Chicago Urban Roundtable’s “40 Game Changers under 40”, then one of The Chicago Defender’s “Men of Excellence”.

  4. Today

    Every Sunday at 7 AM, his voice reaches Chicago on WVON 1690 AM.

Why listen

Inspiration you can actually use.

Every Sunday morning, Linal brings faith, purpose and practical steps into one conversation, with real stories and listeners calling in live.

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    Real solutions

    Each show ends with something you can do this week, not just something to feel.

  • Practical guidance02 / 04

    Lived experience

    Lessons from a Fortune 500 career, global business and a personal journey past a speech impediment.

  • Faith & purpose03 / 04

    Faith, purpose & action

    Linal brings faith, purpose and practical steps into one conversation, so belief turns into a plan you can act on.

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    Real conversations

    Call in live on Sunday mornings and hear from listeners on the same journey.

    Call in: 773-591-1690

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Books to help you grow.

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Also by Linal

Nature’s Leadership Code.

Unlocking the Secrets of Instinctive Authority

What do gorillas, lions, hyenas and elephants know about leadership that most executives never learn?

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Weekly show Inspirational Perspective Sundays · 7 AM CT · WVON 1690 AM

Your host

Meet Linal Harris.

Linal Harris is a Chicago-based certified life coach, author, motivational speaker and former Fortune 500 executive, and the host of Inspirational Perspective on WVON 1690 AM.

After years in senior leadership with domestic and international companies, he now helps people set goals, act with purpose and live as creators of their own lives.

Recognition

  • 2012“40 Game Changers under 40”Chicago Urban Roundtable
  • 2013“Men of Excellence”The Chicago Defender
  • SpeakerUniversity audiencesIncluding Liberty University
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Beyond the mic

Beyond the Mic.

Linal brings more than a microphone to Sunday mornings. These are a few of the places that perspective comes from.

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01In the wildSome of the best lessons are learned far from the office.
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02On the flight linePerspective changes when you see things from a different height.

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Make it part of your week.

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Notes from people who tune in to Inspirational Perspective on Sunday mornings.

We were CREATED to be CREATORS! I’m loving how YOUR SHOW is helping so many.

KHKaren HicksListener

Everytime I log on to WVON Sundays, this segment ALWAYS lets me know I’m on the right track!

GSGerri S.Listener

Great topic and great solutions provided!

JBJeff BuffordListener

Great program. I truly appreciate the show and the mission to help those that want to help themselves.

DMDarryl MontgomeryListener

Thankful for this knowledge!! Imagine if this was taught in School, including Sunday school

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Start today

Your next chapter starts with one goal.

Take the first step with the free Slay Your Goals ebook, then join Linal Harris for Inspirational Perspective every Sunday morning.

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