Gary Harpst joins Jim Blasingame to continue their discussion of problem-solving by explain that you should drill down and identify the root of the problem, then break it down to develop a solution.

Marie Dubuque joins Jim Blasingame to explain that it's important for people with intimidating personalities to work to level the playing field with those who may feel intimidated by them.

Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to explain that without 100% commitment from senior leadership, executing change will not happen in an organization.

Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to continue their discuss on the impact that op leadership had on change in an organization, including why the most successful changes happen when leaders are actively engaged from beginning to end.

Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss a recent survey he did which showed that there wasn't that much difference between change that was successful and change that failed and that usually you only need to tweak a few small things to move in the right direction.

How to show your appreciation to your team members. Steven Gaffney joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why appreciation shown to employees should have the added qualify of being specific and happening often.

Last year was a tough one for Obama. Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the issues that may cause 2014 to be a better year for President Obama, including immigration and the economy.

Are members of Congress doing the job we're paying for? Rick Newman joins Jim Blasingame to evaluate the job Congress is doing compared to what we're paying, and recommend how we could improve their performance..

Use the P&L to differentiate your management and CEO duties. Jim Blasingame uses the P&L to explain how managers think about their jobs compare to a CEO.

Are you ready to assume the role of CEO of your business? Jim Blasingame reveals the three Big Picture elements of being a small business CEO and explains why doing this job is not easy, but nor is it optional.