You're either green and growing or ripe and rotten. Ken Blanchard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about reasons why successful leaders have to grow, and he identifies some growth practices.

Businesses are learning that sustainability is good business. Jim Blasingame encourages you to learn about the sustainability activity of your business customers and be prepared to be their sustainability partner.

Take a look at what knee-jerk management looks like. Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to explain why a knee-jerk reaction to employee suggestions is the opposite of influential change leadership.

Are you a leader or a driver? Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to help you lead change in your organization by revealing how to be an influencer instead of a boss.

How well does your business deal with change? Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the thing to think about in order to lead inevitable change, rather than just manage it.

What history lessons have we learned that will help in the upcoming election? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how history is showing us that the 2012 presidential election is pivotal for the future of America.

When is the price of government benefits just too high? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how presidents and the political class use targeted federal programs and tax policy to influence and control various constituencies.

What can we learn from past presidents about how to choose future presidents? Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the character and ethos of past presidents, and how the presidency has changed over time.

Has capitalism in America seen it's best days? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to predict that capitalism in America - especially as it emanates from Wall Street - is likely to produce a European style growth pattern.

Are GOP presidential candidates winning battles but losing the war? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the tactics Gingrich and Romney are using to win battles among themselves is actually helping Obama.