What will be expected of CEOs as the marketplace recovers and evolves into the new economic landscape? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame first about conditions for the recovery and then about what kind of traits successful leaders will demonstrate in the future.

What are some of the best managers doing to withstand the current economic challenges? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about how the best practices of the small business owners he works with use to survive and thrive during an economic downturn, including mental and fundamental.

What are some of the best small businesses doing to withstand the current economic challenges? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about the best practices of managers he works with are using to survive and thrive during an economic downturn.

What does the current leadership environment look like? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about the impact of the devotion to quarterly performance on leadership practices. They also talk about the importance of character for those in leadership roles and the value of mentoring.

What do you need to know for your small business to withstand the current economic challenges? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about several best practices that will help you survive and thrive, including something Stephen calls "extro-spection."

Do you have what it takes to be an extraordinary leader? Stephen says you do and he talks with Jim about what it takes to tap into that ability.