Gary Harpst joins Jim Blasingame to offer 5 steps for problem-solving: 1. Define the problem; 2. Identify root causes; 3. Developing a solution; 4. Implementing a solution; 5. What worked & didn't about the solution, plus why getting others involved in defining the problem offers clarity.

What is your experience with the power of appreciation? Steven Gaffney joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how employee engagement can be fostered with the application of appreciation, especially when it's delivered immediately.

Have you ever asked your employees what really matters to them? Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to encourage you to find a new level of employee engagement by asking them what really matters to them in their assignments.

Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the way love and charity contribute to our friendships, especially with those with whom we sometimes disagree.

Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to share the wisdom of President Lincoln on how to make your argument with those who disagree without making enemies by quarreling.

Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame Gene Griessman joins expert Jim Blasingame to share the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln on how to avoid creating enemies of people who should be your friends, on The Small Business Advocate Show.

Your business needs a CEO. Jim Blasingame talks about the role of a small business CEO and why you must assume that position.

Bev Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to explain that when you have unproductive people in your business who can't resolve tasks and move projects along, they bring down team productivity.

Bev Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to explain that some people have lost prioritization of tasks and are rushing around more than ever, but aren't getting anything accomplished, plus asking yourself where a new project fits in to your current tasks.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the unique levels of charitable giving around the globe by Americans and how some tax code changes may be putting that in jeopardy.