Learn something about the culture and language when traveling abroad. Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to avoid the "Ugly American" moniker, by learning some words of the language and being sensitive to the culture.

What do Americans need to know when speaking to a non-English audience? Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to speak to non-English speaking audiences, including with interpreters.

You can't be a successful networker if you don't listen. Andrea Nierenberg joins Jim Blasingame to talk about four things you need to know to become a better listener and therefore a better networker.

Why are the generations having so much trouble communicating? Ornella Grosz joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the communication issues between Gen Y and Baby Boomers and how the two can blend their respective information and wisdom.

Become a better negotiator by building a negotiations game plan. Jim Camp joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of a negotiations checklist that is prepared specifically for each meeting, plus the power of being willing to walk away.

How do you get people to want what you want? Jim Camp joins Jim Blasingame to explain that the art of successful negotiation is more about overcoming obstacles by creating a vision both parties appreciate.

Consistent communication requires consistent questions. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to offer three questions to ask your organization for communication consistency: where have we been, where are we now and where are we going.

Communicate with stakeholders for innovation success. Pam Harper joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why communicating with stakeholders is critical to successful innovation and continuous improvement.

Do you think of relationship capital as important? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the concept of banking relationship capital and why it's important to your professional success.

Is having business relationships a best practice? Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the power of professional relationships, how to acquire them and why having them is not only the right thing to do, but a best practice.