What's the difference between influence and manipulation? Rob Jolles joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that influence without ethical bearing is nothing more than manipulation.

Why did the Obama administration turn on the main stream media? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about whether the 1st amendment scandal between the Obama administration's and the media is arrogance, stupidity or both.

The IRS scandal shocks and offends both sides of the political aisle. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the IRS intimidation scandal and how the same Obama administration that couldn't prevent it can expect to get itself out of it.

We still don't know why we lost four Americans at Benghazi. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why the attacks on Americans at Benghazi have turned into a scandal for the Obama administration.

How good are you at banking goodwill with others? Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to encourage gaining influence with others by banking goodwill in advance of when you need their help.

Can you use inspiration to influence others? Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss ways to gain the necessary influence with others by using inspiration and values-based ideas.

Use rational persuasion to influence others. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to propose rational persuasion - the use of facts and logic - as a influencing communication tactic.

Trust gains in importance for leaders during tough times. Tim Irwin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the elements of trust and why they especially must be in evidence by leaders when things are not going well.

Being a leader in tough times is a little tougher. Tim Irwin joins Jim Blasingame to recommend being decisive in direction and allowing team engagement are two important practices when leading during tough times.

Does Gen Y think about trust differently than Baby Boomers? Mike Muetzel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how trust between the generations can be different, especially in small businesses and large corporations.