The ugly politics of health care reform is discussed by Tarren Bragdon and Jim Blasingame, including examples of state reform failures, the odds of a bill passing this year, any bi-partisan likelihood.

Reflecting on the legacy of Christopher Columbus, Burt Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the impact of this legendary business and exploratory venture.

How has leadership changed in the 21st century? Howard Behar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the answer to this question, including some tips and leadership best practices that you can put use immediately.

Small business employee sabbaticals increase retention, according to Elizabeth Pagano and Michelle Rupp, who joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the the idea of employee sabbaticals, plus tips and best practices.

Finding ordinary greatness inside of your small business might just be a few questions away, according to Pam Bilbrey, who joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to tap into the brain power and "rubber-meets-the-road" perspectives that your employees have.

One of the key traits of a true leader is the ability to train and encourage others to be leaders. Gary Harpst and Jim Blasingame talk about how to make individual workers more responsible and to become "self leaders."

Does 20th century style capitalism work with 21st century realities? Bill Halal joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some new ways of looking at capitalism, including a different set of priorities that puts the greater good ahead of profits.

How does a small business conduct more effective meetings? Mike Song joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on how to have quicker and more efficient meetings, but also why it's important to have regular meetings with your team.

What was going on in the minds of the first people who built the first commercial Internet network. Jim Blasingame welcomes Allan Weis to the show to talk about his ideas and vision way back in 1990. Don't miss this important report by someone who made history.

Seek excellence in "we", not the perfection of "I", according to Judith Glaser, who joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the best practices that help small businesses do a better job of leveraging their staff, working with customers and collaborating with others.