Are we facing a crisis of character and leadership? Len Marrella talks with Jim Blasingame about what he considers a crisis of character and leadership, especially within the institutions, and what we can do to restore these two critical elements.

How much peril are Earthlings in? Bill Halal joins Jim Blasingame to report on what experts believe is the likelihood of one or more of seven different threats to human life and society.

There are two voices of innovation in your small business to pay attention to, and Leslie Kossoff joins Jim Blasingame to identify these two and how to know which one to listen to along your innovation process.

What are the attributes of a cultivational leader? Charlie Fewell joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the behavior of a cultivational leader as a manager who sees employees as individuals seeking success rather than just a staff member.

How do we transition our teams from survival mode to finding opportunity? Gary Harpst joins Jim Blasingame to identify how to select certain people who will be responsible for identifying new opportunities and bringing them back to the team.

What have we learned about causes of the financial crisis? Scott Patterson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what caused the financial crisis, the people who created it, and the political committee that is supposed to recommend reforms.

How does your small business bridge the gap between planning and execution? Rick Lepsinger talks with Jim Blasingame about five steps that will help get your business plans and practices converted from ideas to successful execution.

Facing the new normal of our economy and marketplace requires a new leadership and service perspective. Nance Guilmartin talks to Jim Blasingame about pausing to gain a better perspective on how to add value to relationships, especially with customers, as we move into the future.

How do you build a complementary team? Stephen Covey joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the make-up of a 21st century organization, including an environment that fosters creativity, risk-taking, redemption for mistakes and servant-leadership by management.

What PR lessons can small businesses learn from the Toyota product recall fiasco? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to offer several tips and best practices that you should apply when communicating with your customers, whether the news is good or bad.