As he has done since 1997, Jim Blasingame broadcasts live on Christmas day. In this segment he begins by defending his reputation as a scrooge and wraps up by recognizing, thanking and praising our men and women who are standing a post, away from home, on Christmas day.

What do you really know about Christmas? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to explain where Christmas traditions began and to dispel some myths about the holiday. They also cover Hanukkah, too.

Sometimes recognition includes recognizing that employees have concerns. Chester Elton joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to make sure your small business recognizes performance as well as those concerns.

Does your small business have generational silos? Mike Muetzel talks with Jim Blasingame about how small business managers minimize the natural tendencies for the generations to segregate themselves, creating less engagement and productivity.

Is happiness connected to generosity? As a philanthropy professional, Dr. Steve McSwain explains why he believes this connection in this interview with Jim Blasingame.

How much more emotional endurance do small business owners need today? Suzanne Mulvehill talks with Jim Blasingame about the emotional side of success during a challenging economy.

What can small business owners learn from the failure of others? Norm Brodsky talks with Jim Blasingame about some of his failures, what he learned and the benefits that resulted from them.

What will it take for your small business to survive the current economic crisis? Jim Blasingame talks about the Small Business Survival Attitude and the fundamentals that the Attitude are made up of.

How can a small business benefit from thinking like a heretic? Art Kleiner joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to foster heretical thinking in your organization.

Small business owners talk to themselves everyday. Jim Blasingame takes a few minutes to discuss how you should be talking to yourself so that it's positive and productive.