Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index of small business optimism that shows the overall sentiment is still higher than it’s been since 2007.

Matthew Owenby joins Jim Blasingame to report on an Aflac small business employee survey and the ways they can deliver benefits that are good for both parties.

Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that you can set your own progress back by constantly dwelling on the “below the line” aspect of self talk and self determination.

Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the characteristics that are part of the negative aspect of engaging with your team below the line, where you’re foreclosed from new ideas.

Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that when you engage with people above the line, that means you’re open and receptive to their agenda and what’s on their mind, instead of only your ideas.

Gregg Thompson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that character, connection and conversation are the three key elements of conducting coaching that is driven by the person being coached.

Gregg Thompson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his approach to coaching, and why it’s not the same as being a teacher or a mentor.

Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to share some of the thoughts he writes about in his upcoming new book, including how to think about being successful.

Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his sales team has been able to maintain high performance while doubling in numbers over a six year period.

Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to explain how corporate managers can manage their people to seek excellence without letting them feel pressures from outside forces.