Career Development

Laura Kinnard on Business Networking Events and a Social Media "Proof"

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer joins us to talk about upcoming networking events as well as offer up a social media tip or two. This week she has a "social proof" story about how social media was able to fix an otherwise mixed up mess. To get on her calendar use Twitter and the hashtag #DMBizEvents.
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.

Suku Radia on Business and People

He is the beloved president of Bankers Trust and soon Suku Radia will retire from a position he has held for years. We invited Suku back to our studio to reflect a bit on business, people, banking, relationships, his "coming of age", his marriage and so much more. Listen to this wide ranging interview. We promise you will learn something...
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.

Small Business and Future Thoughts with Rebecca Ryan

When we heard that our friend Rebecca Ryan was going to be part of TrustBelt 2017 we had to make it a point to get her back on the air with us. Rebecca is the author of ReGENERATION - A Manifesto for America's Future Leaders and is one of the most influential leaders when it comes to future studies for businesses of any size. Here we focus on small business...thinking and she offers some tips on how to better understand what is coming. 
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.

How Your HR Department (or you) Can Create a Profit Zone

For many businesses the role of the HR Department (or the owner doing HR work) is considered a cost of doing business. However, what if you re-tool the entire "on-boarding" process? What happens when you work to take the time to fully train you new employee with a dedicated, impact-full training system that prepares him or her to become fully productive on the next day?  Here is more with Ned Flynn from Aureon HR: 
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.

Entrepreneurship, Jobs, Flint and More with Congressman Kildee

This week TrustBelt 2017 by Conway Global came to Des Moines. Think of this event as a two day look at manufacturing, the new economy, jobs, technology and ground breaking ideas to enable economic growth in the 16 states that had been called the Rust Belt. Here we sit down with Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) who represents the cities of Flint, Saginaw, Bay City and others and talk about everything from water in Flint to Shinola in Detroit. We think you'll enjoy his progressive, straight forward attitude about economic development there...and here. Besides, it was great to hang out with a fellow Michigander for a bit.
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.

Tips to Bolster Your Executive Presence

Having a presence about you matters. That executive presence puts people at ease, is engaging, builds credibility and helps you climb the corporate ladder. Here Deborah Rinner co-author of Your Invisible Toolbox and Vice President of Tero International talks about what makes executive presence, how to build on some key factors that enhance meetings to social gatherings. Tools that can be learned, practiced and used every day.
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.

The Iowa AgriTech Accelerator with Megan Vollstedt

We welcome back Megan Vollstedt to our microphone to talk about the Iowa AgriTech Accelerator and the work they have been doing with five teams of creators over the past 100 days. Today (Tuesday 17 October) is a big day for these startups. Here Megan gives us a background of the program, what has been going on, who is involved and Demonstration Day which happens today at the World Food Prize headquarters in Des Moines. 
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.

The Central Iowa Business Conference with Tiffany Menke

It was a major success...the Central Iowa Business Conference began with an idea and ended with nearly 400 business people taking in a full day of education and opportunity. Here we sit with Tiffany Menke the CEO/President of the Urbandale Chamber who breaks down the back-story of the event and considers what to do next year. 
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.

Fuel Employees for Top Performance with Jason Kiesau

According to Jason Kiesau from Aureon people are like high performing vehicles. However, if you use the wrong fuel it can lead to poor performance and breakdowns. Meanwhile the right fuel will produce top performance. Here we talk about "observable behavior" and how, by knowing those behavior patterns and relating to them, can fuel results. Our thanks to the Urbandale Chamber and the Iowa Business Journal for giving us the ability to broadcast this interview from the Central Iowa Business Conference.  
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.
 

Networking Events with Laura!

So much going on and each week Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer joins us to share her thoughts on networking in the Metro and some additional events going on. If you would like to have your event listed just use #DMBizEvents on Twitter and she'll put you in the mix.  Here's Laura! 
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.