How do you keep employees engaged during a recession? Leigh Branham reminds Jim Blasingame and his audience that keeping employees encouraged during tough times isn't all that difficult, and he offers a few tips.

Is leadership different during a slow economy? Mary Key joins Jim Blasingame to explain how leaders have to become even better communicators when things are slow and tough decisions have to be made.

Just because we're technically out of the recession, doesn't mean that small businesses aren't going to have maintain tight management practices. Bill Conerly talks about this with Jim Blasingame, including how the next expansion will look different from the last one.

There are three things that can help you create and maintain a high-functioning team and Chester Elton joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what they are. Here's one hint: you have to not care who gets the credit.

There are a number of free resources available to small business owners, and none more important than SCORE. CEO, Ken Yancey is back to talk with Jim Blasingame about his organization, including how to connect with SCORE and some of the 21st century resources they're making available.

Clearly, there are distinct differences between the older and younger generations. Mike Muetzel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss these differences and how the the groups - primarily Generation X and Baby Boomers - can work more effectively together.

There are many leadership lessons we can learn from historic and divine leaders, and Dave Anderson discusses with Jim Blasingame some of the traits of leaders such as King David and others. They also talk about some of the most important characteristics of a leader.

Clearly ethical lapses have created a dangerous condition in our world and Len Marrella talks with Jim Blasingame about the conditions and how we can regain and reinstall ethical behavior in the marketplace and in government. Jim reminds Len that small business owners are excellent ethical models to follow.

What does leadership look like? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the characteristics of leadership and the invaluable contribution it makes to the success of any organization.

Is your business prepared for a disaster? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the potential disasters that could befall a small business and offer several tips, resources and best practices to help you be prepared.