Just how much of an advantage is there for the optimist? Terry Paulson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to become more optimistic and use that to your advantage when leading change in your small business.

Is Wall Street working at cross-purposes with Main Street? Jim Blasingame talks about why the recent stock market sell-off was caused at least partially by Wall Street practices that do harm to Main Street small businesses.

Defining deviancy down is when no one is outraged when someone breaches generally acceptable behavior in their speech or conduct. Jim Blasingame encourages you to be courageous enough to show your outrage - politely at first - when someone's words or conduct is vulgar or inappropriate.

What lessons can be learned from surviving cancer? Steven Gaffney speaks with Jim Blasingame about what he has learned since being diagnosed with cancer, having the treatment and now being a survivor.

When do Wall Street practices harm Main Street? Sam Norwood, Mark Rosenman and Jim Blasingame talk about how some Wall Street behavior can cause collateral damage on Main Street.

What are the universal keys to achieving balance in life? Dr. Jim Harter joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the five globally accepted elements of well being in life, including professionally and personally.

How do you get your front-line people to contribute to your strategy? Walter Kiechel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to get all employees to be part of the discussion on the strategy that will take your small business forward.

Is employee engagement becoming a problem? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame with research that shows employee engagement and alignment at an all-time low and why this bad news could be good for small business.

Why is change so hard and how do we change that? Rick Maurer talks with Jim Blasingame about why we have to learn how to deal effectively with our natural resistance to change, and how to do that.

Is Wall Street still operating at cross purposes with Main Street? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the relationship between the surging stock market and the Main Street economy and whether another bubble is building.