Feedback is not just information, it’s information with a purpose. Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the difference between saying "Good job," and saying specifically what was good about the job.

How is Generation Y different? Ornella Grosz joins Jim Blasingame to discuss finances for Gen Y, plus why giving advice and criticism to Gen Y is completely different than for other generations.

When conducting a meeting, keep the main thing the main thing. Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on engaging employees, especially in meetings, including how to get the group to agree on the desired outcome of the meeting before it starts.

The Roman philosopher, Cato, said, "Stick to the point and the words will take care of themselves." Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the proper way to conduct meetings that are successful by making sure the group stays focused.

Do women have more workplace competition than men? Katherine Crowley joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that women have unspoken rules of engagement in the workplace and how it holds them back by creating two different competitive fronts.

Is there chivalry among men but not between women? Katherine Crowley joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the differences in how men and women compete in the workplace and reveal why women are not as direct as men, but should be.

Your presentation is NOT about you. Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame to remind you that your presentation is about the person your connecting with, not about you - get over yourself and focus on the customer.

Do ALL of your presentations serve you well? Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that every connection you make with customers is a presentation, whether a voice mail, email, business card or proposal. Take the time and effort to get it right.

Why is it important to get "no" on the table quickly in a negotiation? Jim Camp joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that when you give vendors or customers permission to say “no” to you, it will bring down barriers in your negotiations.

Do you say yes in negotiations waaay too soon? Jim Camp joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that, historically, negotiating meant compromising, but successful business relationships are recognizing that your position is strengthened more when you say “no”.