How important is it to set goals? Kelle Olwyler tells Jim Blasingame setting goals is critical to success, and she offers several tips and best practices on how to write them down and stick to them. She also points out the paradoxes of goal setting.

How do you build a complementary team? Stephen Covey joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the make-up of a 21st century organization, including an environment that fosters creativity, risk-taking, redemption for mistakes and servant-leadership by management.

There are many challenges in the process of planning for the transfer of ownership of a private business. Dr. David Gage and Jim Blasingame talk about these challenges, what causes them, how to deal with them and produce an orderly transition of ownership.

Are you doing the work that you are wired for? That's the question Kathy Kolbe asks as she talks with Jim Blasingame about whether the human instincts that are who you are match with the job you're doing. If not, especially if you're a business owner, you're level of success and happiness will be limited.

What do managers need to know about how humans are motivated? Dan Pink is back to talk with Jim Blasingame about why the old "carrot and stick" approach is not as effective in the 21st century and what managers should know about Motivation 3.0. His new book is called "Drive."

Don't let a maxim cause you to lie to yourself. Jim Blasingame says the maxim, "it's lonely at the top," becomes a dangerous lie small business owners tell themselves when they don't seek outside counsel. He goes on to identify several valuable consulting and networking resources that are available for little or no budget.

Is your team excellent enough to win a championship? That's the question Jim Canterucci and Jim Blasingame ask, as they talk about some of the key elements that are required for you to have an organization that wins more contests than it loses.

What are the top 3 operating issues for the new year? Steve Martin and Jim Blasingame review the details of achieving and maximizing resources, profitable revenue and regaining momentum, as you claim the new year.

What is keeping small businesses from hiring? Gene Marks talks with Jim Blasingame about several reasons why small businesses are delaying their plans to put workers back on payroll, including uncertainty about public policy issues, such as health care reform, and others.

Are you getting your business ready for the coming expansion? John Dini and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the elements of growth that you have to begin planning for right now, including a capitalization plan that includes a closer relationship with your banker.