Is it time to start accruing gratification it? Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to report that many small business owners who survived the recession by finding efficiencies and are now more adequately compensating themselves.

What are the most important issues for CEOs to focus on? Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to discuss seeking growth opportunities consistent with post-recession operating strategy, plus looking for top talent.

If you survived the Great Recession, you've learned some things. Stephen Baum joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the decisions the best CEOs are making about growth, now that they've learned how to survive.

Do your salespeople promise things other departments can’t fulfill? Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to minimize conflicts and avoid internal politics when establishing a matrix, plus the importance of open communication.

Your matrix should serve customers. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to structure your organizational matrix around one thing - the customer.

Your organization is not a 2D pyramid, it's a 3D matrix. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why your company will work more efficiently if you think about it like a dynamic matrix.

How do you deal with those who are left after downsizing? Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the way you communicate and interact with other people will determine how successful you are in the new normal.

When meeting with prospects, close for what’s in front of you. Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about investing time with your prospects in order to create long-term relationships and be top of mind when they’re ready to buy.

How can you keep Gen X and Y engaged? Mike Muetzel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the differences in Gen X and Gen Y, what they’re each looking for in a job and how to keep them engaged.

Are the younger generations good managers? Mike Muetzel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges when Gens X and Y are managing Boomers, plus how the recession affected their leadership styles.