Career Development

Networking With Purpose

We've all been there...some networking event where the conversation is superficial and when you leave you wonder why you went.  Sound familiar? Meet Danny Beyer the author of The Ties that Bind - Networking with Style. Here we break down what you should be doing before, during and after that next networking event.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Cracking the Career Code with Tom Henricksen

Perhaps best known as "The IT Coach" our friend Tom Henricksen has just released his first book designed to help students, parents of students and teachers better understand getting into a career path by following the "Three P's": Passion, Performance and Profit.  How do those relate?  Meet Tom:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Let's Talk Downtown Chamber Programs with Jennifer!

It's a return visit from our friend Jennifer Chittenden the Executive Director of the Downtown Chamber. She's in today to talk about new programming for her members that help business leaders better understand business. Very much worth a listen! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Leading Across Generations - Kyle Price

We make welcome Kyle Price who is a Performance Consultant with Dale Carnegie Training based in West Des Moines. We now have four generations working side-by-side in the workplace and the issue is how does a business owner communicate with each, in the style they are accustomed to?  That's the idea behind this morning workshop here in the Des Moines Metro.  Listen in...Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Our Women Mean Business with Kristen Hall

We started out talking hockey (sorry...it was me) and then rolled into a conversation with Kristen Hall about the upcoming National Association of Women Business Owners.  From the conversation on Iowa's support of women in business to what people can learn at the conference. Listen up and get involved. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Employers, Employees, Jobs and Manpower

We started our conversation asking the question about the Des Moines Metro job market.  What are local employers saying about hiring? Then Karen Miller the Executive Vice President for Manpower of Central Iowa about what employers are looking for, how they are going about the process of hiring and what many job seekers...lack. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Rob Denson is On Fire About DMACC and STEM

We love it when we find people with passion who want to move Iowa forward. Meet Rob Denson the president of Des Moines Area Community College.  During his 15 years with the college we've watched this school grow and become the "go to" center for business. Really, he has some major thoughts that go beyond Iowa.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Celebrating Work - Iowa Job Honor

A program that celebrates and lifts up the power of having a job. Kyle Horn is passionate about not only filling jobs but filling lives.  The Iowa Job Honor program speaks to employers as well as people who have experienced success in the simple celebration of having a...job. Powerful!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Well, You Could Be in Manufacturing! Yes, Really!

It might surprise many Iowans as to the states rich history in manufacturing.  Sure, if you are in that field you already know and you already know there are scores of great paying jobs waiting for willing workers right here in the Hawkeye State.  Michele Farrell is working to spread that word with Elevate Iowa.  She's also handing out...money. Here is that conversation: Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The ZKL Black and Gold Ball with Desmund Adams

Usually our friend Desmund Adams comes in to give us his insight on career growth, business growth or personal motivation.  Today we visit about the ZKL Black and Gold Ball which happens in Des Moines this weekend.  What is it and why should you know more.  Here's Desmund!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.