Do you know if you're an actor or a reactor? Peter Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to profit from taking action and being decisive, and why reacting can pave the path to failure.

Can you break leading change into two disciplines? Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to think about leading change from the perspective of two disciplines: academic and execution.

Are you prepared to change the relationship you have with employees due to Obamacare? Paul Howard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the ways businesses are and will make employment adjustments in order to reduce the negative impact of Obamacare.

Get your business ready for a clean start in the new year. Jim Blasingame offers six things you can do to help your business start the new year without the leftover baggage from the previous year - he calls it "December Cleaning."

Use the freelance step to confirm a hiring decision. Vicky Oliver joins Jim Blasingame to suggest that a prospective employee be brought in as a freelancer temporarily until they prove they are a fit for the position and company.

How to make sure you hire the right person for your company. Vicky Oliver joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the best practices that will help you make a successful employee acquisition, including a trial period.

What is your people and asset allocation plan? Sandy Steinman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that improper allocation of people and assets could be costing your business money and possibly its future.

When a business is in trouble, what is the most likely cause? Sandy Steinman joins Jim Blasingame to report that lack of vision and not charging enough for products is the greatest reason businesses get in trouble.

Here's a resource that focuses on small business fundamentals. Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to talk about her Small Business World Summit, that features operating fundamental experts.

Do you celebrate milestones and accomplishments of your small business? Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to encourage small businesses to celebrate accomplishments and milestone dates to promote employee and customer engagement.