Would you be able to fix a crisis or make it worse? Jane Jordan-Meier joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the stages of effective crisis management and why values and authenticity contribute to crises resolution.

How strong would your team be in a crisis? Jane Jordan-Meier joins Jim Blasingame to define internal and external crises for small businesses and explains how to actually prepare for them.

Why did the Founding Fathers omit slavery from America’s founding documents? Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the ironic relationship the Founding Fathers had with slavery, and why it was omitted from America’s founding documents.

The Founding Fathers created documents that endure 230+ years later. Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the timeline of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the political genius of the Founding Fathers.

Ken Davis joins Jim Blasingame to discuss Independence Day as the quintessential American holiday and the timeless truths and radical notions included in the Declaration of Independence.

Could saying "yes" more improve employee engagement? Jim Canterucci joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the first words out of your mouth are critical when an employee poses and idea.

Small Business Advocate poll reveals an early 2012 election trend. Jim Blasingame talks about the seeming perpetual – and exhausting – presidential campaigning, plus how poll respondents would vote for president if the election were held today.

If you ran your business the way Congress runs theirs, you would be arrested. Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the budget and national debt debate between Democrats and Republicans, and what the likely outcome will be.

How do we eliminate the entitlement attitude of America's political class? Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the escalating detachment of the political class from the electorate and how it affects their ability to serve effectively.

As a manager, are you walking your own talk? Kristin Arnold joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the power of management aligning its actions with personal and organizational messages.