No one like criticism, but can you take it? Steve Gaffney joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to handle criticism in a way that allows you to benefit, even if you think the other person is wrong.

How well do you handle criticism delivered or received? Steve Gaffney joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on how to give and receive criticism so that either way, something beneficial happens.

The U.S. economy seems to be slowing. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey that indicates that, three years after the end of the recession, the economy is not producing any upward momentum.

Sales and capital expenditures are down. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey that indicates sales confidence is down among managers, plus a drop in capital expenditure plans.

How is Europe and China impacting the U.S.? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame discuss how much of an impact the global economic slowdown is having on the U.S. economy.

How much does where you live impact your success? Enrico Moretti joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how and why certain parts of the U.S. create more individual opportunities while others do not.

Who or what is responsible for declining manufacturing jobs? Enrico Moretti joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the factors that are altering job creation and growth, especially regarding manufacturing.

Does your small business start-up have a banker? Jim Blasingame talks about how to patiently and effectively grow a relationship between your start-up small business and a local independent community bank.

What is a start-up's job one? Tory Johnson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal tips and best practices on what are the most critical first things to so, including the most important one - to sell.

Are women different from men during the start-up phase? Tory Johnson joins Jim Blasingame to explain the things that are advantage for women in the start-up phase, as well as their disadvantages.