Business Coaching

Tero International with Ann Block

We've been fortunate to have the the elete training team from Tero International as our studio guests many times and often we talk about specific personal or team skills that help individuals and corporations to achieve, lead and outclass the competition. Here we talk about the general business of Tero with Ann Block the Vice President of Client Relations. We always learn valuable lessons from our friends at Tero.
The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:00pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Effective Presentations - Control of the Room

We've talked several times with Wayne Bruns one of the Tero International Trainers about effective presentations: Using voice inflection, speaker images, power point...but what about the physical space where you are giving your presentations. What smart take-a-way items can you learn?  Here, once again, is Wayne:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Career and Personal Enhancement with the Des Moines Jaycees

In studio with us is Ryan Anderson and Yolandi Carrick from the Des Moines Junior Chamber (Jaycees) talking about their Next Step Series and what the Jaycees can do for young people seeking to make a difference in themselves and in their community. The event we talk about happens this week (Thursday) at The Republic and you are invited to attend...and learn...and grow. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Small Business and the Greater Des Moines Partnership

With the vast majority of businesses in the Greater Des Moines Metro being small businesses having very specific needs and not having answers it became a problem for sustained growth. Enter the Greater Des Moines Partnership who began a new educational outreach program. The group tapped small business owner Christina Moffatt to direct the initiative. Today we visited with her about what local chamber members can expect from this effort. It makes chamber membership an investment and not an expense. Listen in...
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Getting Students Job Ready - University of Iowa

We hear from employers all the time about how so many college graduates may have the necessary technical skills to do a specific job but tend to lack the interpersonal or "soft skills" so important to career success. The University of Iowa has been listening. Today, on our News Maker Line, we visit with Amanda McFadden the Director of Academic Programs and International Services for the Pomerantz Career Center for Leadership and Career Achievement about the university programs that help prepare students to become "job ready". It seems our friends in Iowa City have been listening to business... 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Women Empowering Women - Coming to Des Moines

She says that women often have amazing life and business goals but, for one reason or another, they get stuck and can't launch them. Meet Val Bullerman who is bringing Women Empowering Women to the Des Moines Metro on 8 April. She and Nancy Emmert joined us in studio to give you a preview of this day of learning, fun and empowerment. Mark your calendar and get tickets here. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

The Savvy Presenter with Maureen Burger

Our guest is Maureen Burger one of the Tero International Trainers…and today we’re going to spend some time talking about "The Savvy Presenter”  For those of you who wish to hone your public speaking skills…listen up as Maureen offers some solid tips to put you at ease and allow you to really connect with your audience no matter if it is five or five thousand.
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 
 

Building Your Business with Tiffany Tokarz

Creating intentional growth for your business...want to? We sat down with Tiffany Tokarz from Modern Muse Consulting to talk about how, using her "three pillars" of action, you can attain a better business. It's not magic...it is science and work but, in the end, it pays off. Learn more here from Tiffany:
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Civility A Timely Topic Especially for Business

Have we entered into an age where civility is a thing of the past? Not so says Deborah Rinner, Vice President & Chief Learning Officer at Tero International. While it may seem like the world has turned away from being civil Deborah says, and has facts, that behavior does impact productivity, employee retention, recruitment and so much more. Learn more about how to implement the "Three R's" - Respect, Restraint and Refinement. It will do you...good. 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour. 

Becoming a Targeted Small Business and What That Means

For years we have had hundreds of small business guests grace our microphones during the Business News Hour today we have a conversation with Jill Lippincott and Brooke Miller about how you might grow your business with the help of the Iowa Economic Development Authority and the Targeted Small Business Program. Who qualifies for TSB Certification? How do you get business contacts? Funding sources? We ask about that and much more. Here, for reference are some sites we discuss: IEDA-Targeted Small Business and the Iowa Source Link. And if you would like to DO BUSINESS with a Targeted Small Business here is a link to start your search! 
Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business broadcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5:05pm on AM-940, FM-104.5 and in HD at 103.3 HD2. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications through a business relationship with The Des Moines Radio Group. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.