What kind of performance reward system do you have in place for your employees? Steve Kerr joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his three-part system: defining performance in actionable terms, devising comprehensive metrics, and creating reward systems that work.

What's the most important thing to remember when talking to customers - especially in a recession? Mike Stewart says it's discovery as he talks with Jim Blasingame about classic sales practices that are also important survival strategies.

Can small business owners benefit from a business coach, even during a recession? Rich Allen joins Jim Blasingame to explain the value of a business coach and why investing in one could be the difference between survival and, well, you know.

Do you need to give yourself permission to succeed? Noah St. John joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the secret code of success which includes taking your foot off of the brake of your personal and professional life.

How can a small business owner stay positive with so much negative news everywhere? Jane Pollak joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to find success by focusing on the positive aspects of our businesses and our lives.

On the day Barack Obama is being inaugurated as the 44th President of the Unites States, Tim Berry and Jim Blasingame reflect on the excitement and hope, but also the reality of the responsibility that we all must assume.

How can your small business expect to survive if your team isn't being held accountable for performance. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to talk about operating a small business during a recession, including how to hold employees accountable. They also talk about how managers can improve their delegating skills.

When the attitude is often one of concern for the economy, how does a small business maintain close relationships with employees, customers and vendors? Jack Mitchell talks with Jim Blasingame about how to "hug" these groups, even in a recession.

What's the best attitude to have in 2009? Jim Blasingame talks about critical 2009 attitudes, like "positive reality," discretion is the better part of valor" and "winning by surviving."

What are the prime characteristics of a leader? Barry Conchie joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to be a great leader and how to get people to follow you.