Positive Outlook: Governing Your Thinking in an Uncertain Economy

In this episode, Jim and Jason explore how the information you consume directly shapes your beliefs—and how those beliefs influence every decision you make in sales, leadership, and your long-term success. Drawing on insights from an economics conference and ITR Economics' extraordinarily accurate forecasting model, they break down why mindset—not the market—is often the biggest threat to performance.

The conversation covers the danger of echo chambers, the need to audit the sources influencing your worldview, and how pessimistic narratives can become self-fulfilling prophecies. If you’re looking for ways to strengthen your Positive Outlook competency, this episode challenges you to separate data from drama, to recognize when your beliefs are drifting into scarcity, and to take back agency over how you interpret the world around you.

The core message: you don’t control the economy, but you do control the lens you bring to it—and that lens determines whether you see decline, possibility, or opportunity.

🏆 About Crossroads Business Development

At Crossroads Business Development we are the recipients of the David H. Sandler award for 2021, the highest mark of achievement that the network passes out. We pride ourselves with our dedicated service to the success of our clients and our top-of-the-line training that keeps our clients engaged and coming back for more.

Jim is a dynamic and engaging conference presenter and national speaker, renowned for his impactful presentations at a wide array of sales and industry events. With an impressive twenty-five-year track record in entrepreneurial small business creation, sales, and company management, he brings a wealth of real-world experience. Additionally, Jim has spent two decades honing his expertise through Sandler Sales & Management Training, equipping him with the tools to drive success in any organization. His keen insights and ability to identify and address roadblocks are instrumental in fostering growth and transformation for individuals and companies.
📧 Reach out to Jim at: jim.stephens@sandler.com

Jason helps individuals and organizations turn goals into daily behaviors that drive measurable growth. Known for his structured, analytical approach, he equips clients with practical systems that turn complexity into clarity, and ideas into action. Whether he’s coaching a leader through change or building a sales process that sticks, Jason focuses on alignment, execution, and long-term success. Clients rely on him to uncover what’s really getting in the way, and to create frameworks that spark momentum—not just motivation. With a coaching style rooted in curiosity and accountability, Jason delivers tools that help people think clearly, act intentionally, and lead with purpose.
📧 Reach out to Jason at: jason.stephens@sandler.com