Are you having difficulty making decisions? John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the dangers of the inability to make decisions, and offer suggestions on how to simplify the process and focus your decision practices.

Sleep deprivation is having an increasing impact employee performance. Dr. George Zgourides joins Jim Blasingame to explain that chronic exhaustion is a critical issue in the US and how to reduce this productivity-stealing condition in your employees.

Can you screen for prospective employees who don't feel entitled? Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to conduct an interview with a prospective employee and determine if they will assume a productive position in your organization.

Do American's have so much self-esteem that it's difficult to hire productive employees? Dave Anderson joins Jim Blasingame to lament the negative impact of our societies sense of entitlement and narcissism on a business's ability to hire productive employees.

Are you enabling the silos in your business? Bev Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how hiring strategies by the CEO of a small business will prevent the creation of departmental silos and promote productivity.

How much should culture influence hiring decisions? Bev Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to offer several tips on better hiring, including the CEO perspective on employees and company culture.

When the bad news could actually be the good news. Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to explain his String Theory of problem solving, which indicates that when a challenge looks the most difficult you may actually be the closest to a solution.

You already have what you need to solve a problem. Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to propose his String Theory of problem solving, which holds that starting at the right place is more important than more information.

Do you pull on the wrong end of a problem's string? Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to explain his String Theory method of problem solving and relationship building by focusing on where to start.

How is the 2013 economy looking? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Tatum Survey, which shows managers are becoming more optimistic about 2013 economic prospects.