Listen to this interview to learn: The choice to not participate in a negative economy Gladys Holm, who left a $18 million gift in her will on a $15,000 annual salary How the right kind of business opportunities lead to great exposure and more business The surprising value of being outrageous with goal setting Marilyn Sherman talks with Bill Ringle about how different forms of fear keep people from having more success.

Listen to this interview to learn: How to turn a love of working with people into a career What to listen for when your customer has critical feedback and important details to pick up Why your goals must be important enough to pursue, and to be aware of your motivations How telling the truth is a vital leadership practice Dr. Gary Bradt talks with Bill Ringle about leadership lessons learned while building a successful business as a well-known author, speaker, and advisor to senior management.

Listen to this interview to learn: How entrepreneurship can be a pathway for women to earn more money and freedom. Some of the best lifestyle benefits of being a successful business owner. When to move on from a business or career path to embrace a new direction. What focus can do to help you become more efficient in your business and lead a more satisfying family/personal life. Networking secrets for women in business. Joy Chudacoff talks with Bill Ringle about accelerating the careers of women entrepreneurs and integrating family and work.

Listen to this interview to learn: How following your passion opens doors to new opportunities. What Congress can learn about working productively with people with whom you strongly disagree on issues. A three-step process for helping people and organizations change. The risks of social media technology for young people today. Dr. Rick Kirschner talks with Bill Ringle about the art of change.

Listen to this interview to learn: How keeping in touch can lead to new work. The importance of always going the extra mile for clients and how it pays off. What a focus on streamlining your business can do for you. Kristin Arnold talks with Bill Ringle about how staying in touch and being responsive has led to great opportunities.

Listen to this interview to learn: How she decided to leave a successful career to start her business The shipping company case study, where small spot sales were converted to larger, more frequent sales What hurdles companies need to clear in order to approach sales with greater effectiveness  A practical tip for helping salespeople move outside their comfort zone The importance of dispelling the myth that selling is an innate skill, so your business can grow Colleen Francis talks with Bill Ringle about how to truly think big and take action to build a business that serves clients worldwide.

Listen to this interview to learn: Why in most cases, the problem a company is facing isn't necessarily the problem that needs to be fixed What's needed in order to overcome the recycling of ideas Simple steps to be a better implementor of ideas How to think more strategically about ideas Key elements of ideation Charles Lee talks with Bill Ringle about clarifying ideas and taking action to benefit organizations.

Listen to this interview to learn: Surprising details on how our minds work. The myth of economic maximizing rules. How asking questions proved key at DEC and can help your team, too. What motivates people to contribute even more than money. Charles Jacobs talks with Bill Ringle about how the latest discoveries in brain science inform better management practices.

Listen to this interview to learn: How behavioral skills lead to success. The necessity of stepping outside our comfort zone. Why having fun at work is not only more enjoyable, but vital to gaining new insights and developing new forms of collaboration and teamwork. Karen Hough talks with Bill Ringle about building trust on individual, team, and organizational levels through improvisation, honesty, and acting in line with your values.

Listen to this interview to learn: The practical importance of creating an emotional context for the buying decision. How taking initiative with ASTD led to writing a much-needed book that helps both the sales industry as well as his career. The importance of attending to language in sales conversations and elsewhere. Top objections can be anticipated and prepared for to allow you to be more confident. Why top sales pros can predict the future. Dan Seidman talks with Bill Ringle about what top sales pros know and do differently.