Is there a conflict between Wall Street and Main Street? If so, did it contribute to the current financial crisis? Gary Moore thinks that there is a conflict and he talks with Jim Blasingame about it, including how he thinks investing will change as a result of this conflict.

In the coming decentralization of marketplace influence, what will be the role of leadership in small businesses? Stephen Covey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolution of leadership training and execution in the 21st century.

How could Harvard MBA's have caused the financial crisis? Phillip Broughton joins Jim to talk about his experience in the Harvard Business School and why he thinks the standards, values and ethics of that are taught to and encouraged of their graduates and alumni community, and how they have impacted the marketplace and politics, sometimes negatively.

How does a small business avoid being involved in a lawsuit, whether a defendant or a plaintiff? Matthew Cartwright talks with Jim Blasingame about a few fundamental ideas that will not only help you avoid being a party to lawsuits, but will likely increase your success and make life more enjoyable.

What should we learn from the mortgage/housing meltdown that has wrecked out economy? Jim Randel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the various elements that played a part in the mortgage/housing bubble bursting, which created the current global recession.

Will the current anti-trust division of the U.S. Justice Department create problems for businesses? George Priest talks with Jim Blasingame about the problems that could manifest as a result of a desire to make U.S. anti-trust look like that of Europe. They also talk about how this could hurt small business and entrepreneurship.

Are you capable of being a servant leader? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to tips and best practices on the role of leadership in the success of any organization, including helping your employees to become leaders themselves.

Could government involvement in the Chrysler and GM bankruptcies impact small business? Steve Moore says yes, in many ways, as he explains to Jim Blasingame, plus they discuss the Sotomayor Supreme Court nomination and the climate change debate.

Employee recognition is critical to the success of any organization, including recognizing when employees are concerned. Chester Elton joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to develop a multi-faceted recognition strategy.

What are some of the signs of dangerous toxic behavior in a business? Valerie Sokolosky talks with Jim Blasingame about the harmful behavior of management and employees, that can take down a company. They also talk about the tendency to be rude when networking.