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Don’t chop off your leg because you skinned your knee

Have you ever taken a walk? Then in the course of that walk you suddenly tripped. It’s happened to us all right? Well in that moment did you curse your maker and vow to never walk again? Of course not. When out of several hundred steps a single one turns into a stumble it doesn’t [...]

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When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned: Part 1: Persevere with Dr. James Perdue & Be Prepared on Insurance Needs with George Patterson

As heard on Tamara Leigh’s TREND ON with Heidi Feemster, LIVE every Wed. @ 10:00am & available archival via link at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/linkedlocalnetwork/2013/05/15/tamara-leighs-trend-on-with-heidi-james-perdue-edd THIS PAST WEEK on Tamara Leigh’s TREND ON – Engaging Your Audience to TREND ON You!  Our guest James Perdue Ed.D.  - Motivational / Keynote Speaker & Author, successful Teacher and Coach, and a Quadriplegic shared his message of Inspiration [...]

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Today can be a piece of cake

It’s been said that learning new things keeps the brain young and helps keep life interesting. Well one day last week I mentioned having a taste for German chocolate cake (my favorite), what’s yours? To which Cathy replied, “The box is in the cabinet.” I didn’t realize we already had the ingredients needed to give [...]

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Chloe, Joey and a boy named Omar

My day began yesterday as a typical Sunday. I watched a morning news show and one piece that stuck with me was a discussion about the value of racial profiling when it came to identifying terror suspects. This just didn’t sit right with me. Alas, I carried on with my day. When I discovered how beautiful [...]

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What else do you see?

I’d be surprised if you weren’t aware of the recent tragedy in Boston, the flooding in the midwest as well as other crisis around the world. With the privilege of a 24 hour drama loving media it is easier than ever to accentuate the negative. I live in a rural area of Illinois and watched [...]

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Community Hub Network announces the launch of Arlington Heights and Education Hubs

Arlington Heights and Education Hubs Launch HandsOn Suburban Chicago (HOSC) and Linked Local Network (LLN), as part of the Community Hub Network, have collaborated to launch two new websites focusing on Arlington Heights and Education.  The sites will be previewed on May 1st at 8:30 am at the Forest View Education Center Theater in Arlington [...]

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Test scores won’t prepare you for the future

I have a 15 year old son who beats himself up when he doesn’t get straight A’s as he fears it will keep him from getting into a good college and getting a good job. My favorite brother in law flunked out of high school because his undetected A.D.D. made it next to impossible to [...]

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Compromise is not the best option

“Sometimes in relationships you just have to compromise.” You’ve heard that one before right? I had that conversation with a few parents recently and a pattern emerged. They were describing compromise, frustration and at times exhaustion as they recounted outings with their children that were intended to be enjoyable. As we dug deeper we discovered [...]

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How sucking at math can lead to victory

My youngest son Connor was showing off his math ability the other day by telling me that 10 + 5 = 15 and so on. My response to Cathy was, “Yep, that’s what my calculator says too.” The reality is that it wasn’t a joke. It’s no secret in my family that my math skills [...]

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White House petition proposes space solar power as national energy and space goal

A NASA SPS-ALPHA space-solar-power design concept (artist’s impression). It would capture power from the Sun and send it to Earth. (Credit: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) ) A petition to the White House to task the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to examine space solar power (SSP) as a new energy and [...]

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You have permission to learn

I had an interesting conversation this weekend with a group of parents and educators. We discussed the consequences of parents rescuing their children so much that they raise their children to be helpless. One person remarked that parents need to give themselves permission to allow their children to fail. I took it a step further [...]

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How we teach people with disabilities NOT to succeed

By the reckoning of some I am a failure. Why? Simply because I use accommodations in my every day life. I use a Kindle Fire HD to read books to me, and a text to voice feature on my computer to read my email. I take medication for my ADHD without which I’d be mentally [...]

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CAM LEMMON – GOT LEMONS? MAKE “LEMMONAIDE” AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROI

Cam Lemmon interviews Tee Crane, entrepreneur, public speaker, trainer, and author.  Tee Crane, is the creator of Science of Spirit Technology, and founder of TCCS. Fridays, 2t 2 p.m. Listen live at - CAM LEMMON interviews TEE CRANE of VERTICAL LIVING SYSTEMS Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Cam Lemmon talk radio podcast Cam Lemmon Join Cam [...]

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Something you forgot to tell me

Do you know someone who expects you to read his mind and then gets mad at you when you repeatedly fail to do so? Yeah, me too. So what do you do with a person like this? Here’s a quick suggestion. Keep in mind that people in general are socialized to use a lot of [...]

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You may keep your gift

I have been told by many that I have the patience of a saint. I’ll let you in on a secret, it isn’t patience. It is simply one of the most profound strategies for setting boundaries that I’ve ever learned. I learned this strategy in one of my favorite stories about the Buddha. It was [...]

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A strategy to build confidence

Too often people wait until they receive the approval of a parent, teacher, coworker or friend before allowing themselves to feel that they have done well. This is an unfortunate habit in that it is essentially waiting for permission to feel successful. I suspect we get into this pattern due to the seeking of approval [...]

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Thoughts on creating a happier past

The moment after you take your first breath you have a past. Then comes the day you begin judging the quality of your experiences. Far too often unfortunately, the judgment made is that more moments than not are remembered as, “Not good enough.” The greatest power we have is the ability to assign whatever meaning [...]

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The choice to be offended

A colleague of mine (Sarah Victory) once said, “I think 10% of the people on the planet were put here just to be offended.” Its amazing how many of my fellow human beings seem to walk around looking for their buttons to be pushed. Do you know anyone like this? I know fewer and fewer [...]

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Will you be the first?

People can be so competitive can’t they? Some always shoving to be first in line. People who want to be right, every single time. These firsts can be pretty lonely. The firsts that really matter Who was the first person you thought of this morning? Was it someone who upsets you, or someone you love? Your [...]

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Cam Lemmon interviews Sharyn Abbott, Author, Speaker, Trainer & Entrepreneur

CAM LEMMON – GOT LEMONS? MAKE “LEMMONAIDE” AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROI Cam Lemmon interviews Sharyn Abbott, Author, Speaker, Trainer, and entrepreneur. Friday 02/01/2013 at 10 am (CT) Listen live at - CAM LEMMON interviews Sharyn Abbott Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Cam Lemmon talk radio podcast     Join Cam on Friday morning, February [...]

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CAM LEMMON interviews TEE CRANE – Vertical Living Systems

CAM LEMMON – GOT LEMONS? MAKE “LEMMONAIDE” AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROI Cam Lemmon interviews Tee Crane, entrepreneur, public speaker, trainer, and author.  Tee Crane, is the creator of Science of Spirit Technology, and founder of TCCS. Friday 01/25/2013 at 10 am (CT) Listen live at – CAM LEMMON interviews TEE CRANE of VERTICAL [...]

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Please Expect More Of Me

Have you noticed the various pictures posted around the internet with themes of unconditional acceptance? Pictures that include statements such as “Accept me exactly the way I am” or “I’m perfect just the way I am.” Depending on how you read those statements they can be taken to mean at least one of three things: [...]

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Leader’s Number One Responsibility with Dr. Pete from Boston

Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston Leader’s Number One Responsibility is to Make Other Leaders! Listen at – Leaders Number One Responsibility with Dr. Pete from Boston Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston By – Mike Boehler     Join Dr. Pete, Friday, 01/18/13 at 11:30 am, [...]

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(OBE) Outcome-Based Education – Business Rediscovery with Dr Pete from Boston

Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston (OBE) Outcome-Based Education – Business Rediscovery!! Listen at – Business Rediscovery with Dr Pete from Boston Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston By – Mike Boehler       Join Dr. Pete, Friday, 01/11/13 at 11:30 am, as he discusses Today’s Business [...]

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CAM LEMMON INTERVIEWS DAVID BRESLOW – “WIRED TO WIN”

CAM LEMMON – GOT LEMONS? MAKE “LEMMONAIDE” AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROI Cam Lemmon interviews David Breslow, who blends his direct experience as a Performance Coach, Athlete, Corporate Trainer, Health Professional, Author and Actor to create an approach that is The Straightest Line From Where You Are–To Where You Want To Be. It’s called, “Wired to [...]

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CAM LEMMON INTERVIEWS SAM SILVERSTEIN – “NO MORE EXCUSES”

CAM LEMMON – GOT LEMONS? MAKE “LEMMONAIDE” AND IMPROVE YOUR PERFORMANCE AND ROI Cam Lemmon interviews entrepreneur, business expert, and international author Sam Silverstein whose battle cry of “No More Excuses” has been heard by companies and business professionals the world over. Friday 01/11/2013 at 10 am (CT) Listen live at - Cam Lemmon interviews Sam [...]

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Welcome to 2013 – The Chinese Year of the Snake – with Dr. Pete from Boston

Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston Welcome to 2013 – 2013 is The Chinese Year of the Snake Listen at – 2013 Chinese Year of the Snake – with Dr. Pete from Boston Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston By – Mike Boehler   Join Dr. Pete, [...]

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“STEM Education” with Dr. Pete from Boston

Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston “STEM Fields” Talent Shortage. Listen at – STEM Education with Dr Pete from Boston Previous Archived Shows - On Demand – Small Business Building with Dr. Pete from Boston By –  Mike Boehler     Join Dr. Pete, Friday, 12/28 at 11:30 am, as he discusses “STEM Fields” Talent Shortage; [...]

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