What do men and women need to know about the other gender in order to communicate successfully. Barbara Annis joins Jim Blasingame to explain how the sexes communicate differently not only by what they say, but how they say it and why one of the sexes cares more about this stuff than the other one does.

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.

How does the recession impact the really small small businesses? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about how micro and home-based businesses can survive by watching expenses and talking to customers about being their partner in surviving the recession.

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.

How do you blend planning for the future while dealing with a clear and presently dangerous economy?Tim Berry and Jim Blasingame discuss how to prepare for survival while planning for the future.

The top 10 Small Business survival steps to take in 2009, as explained by Jim Blasingame. Jim talks about cash management, bank relationships, and several other critical steps that will contribute to your survival in 2009.

Can small business teams get stronger, even in a recession? Even when there have been lay-offs? Kristin Arnold joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to maintain high-functioning teams, even in a down economy and even if there has been employee reductions.

What is one of the primary reasons small businesses fail? They don't ask questions when they don't know something, and Nora Klaver talks with Jim Blasingame about why this this kind of attitude could cause a business to fail.

If you don't operate with financial fundamentals, you won't survive in 2009. Jim Blasingame talks about some of the things small businesses must do on to stay afloat during this recession.

Are there unique issues in this recession regarding buying or selling a small business? Russell Brown joins Jim Blasingame to explain how this downturn changes the way a small business sale is financed. They also answer the question, is this a good time to try to sell your business?