Career Development

Iowa Womens Leadership Conference with Diane Ramsey

The Iowa Women's Leadership Conference has gone through a number of rapid changes and some direction. We visited with Diane Ramsey on our News-maker Line about the state of women and business, the State of Iowa and how the IWLC is working to make changes in that will impact our state, the economy and support women in business. Here is our conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Central Iowa Restaurants and Mixing Drinks

One of our favorite people to have visit us is Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association. Why? Because she has the greatest job in the world.  Eating and drinking herself across the state. Tonight we talked about locally owned restaurants, gave some shout-outs to several and talked about mixing great drinks tonight at Voodoo Lounge and how that mixes with the Mixology Competitions! Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Emerging Entrepreneur Toolbox with Desmund Adams

Teacher, speaker, motivator and friend of the broadcast, Desmund Adams joins us twice each month with his insight on personal and business development. Today Desmund shared the news about his upcoming webinar, "Tips & Techniques to Overcoming Obstacles in Sales for Emerging Entrepreneurs".  Here is that discussion:Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Disney Institute with Alan Feirer

There is a reason Disney has such a sustainable brand.  They work at it every day. Our guest here is Alan Feirer from the Central Iowa Chapter of the Association for Talent Development talking about an event where they have partnered with Disney to bring you the Disney Institute.  What will your business learn from the full day session? Training, Recruiting, Quality Service, Brand Loyalty and Becoming Creative.  Here is that conversationInsight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

The Makings of a Salad - It's Not What You Think...

Every two weeks Desmund Adams comes to our studio to offer us a nugget of wisdom for business and professional careers. An accomplished speaker he weaves a story about salad...that ends up really being about management and business. Good stuff.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Pitching Ideas and The Business Innovation Zone

Two high-level idea guys in the same room. Yikes!  Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone and Drew McLellan from the McLellan Marketing Group and the Agency Management Group share some insights on pitching a product/service to investors and talk about Drew's appearance at the Wednesday morning Lunch and Learn from the Biz Zone.  Worth a listen!Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Desmund Adams on the Closet Entrepreneur

OK, he had us on this one, "The Closet Entrepreneur"?  But in perfect Desmund Adams style he was able to make it come clear before he left the studio.  Here is our conversation.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Man Up Iowa with Zach Smith

Man Up Iowa gives troubled young men the opportunity to group mentor with individuals who have the ability to role model behavior and life skills.  We talked with Zach Smith the director of the program about what they do now and what they hope to do in the future. Doing good in the Metro.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Twitter Etiquette for Personal and Business Branding

Is there such a thing as "Twitter Etiquette" for personal and business branding?  We think so and in this short broadcast we bring you five points that can only help you do better when you use Twitter for business or personal use.  Enjoy.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.

Executive Leaders vs. Executives that Lead

Twice each month Desmund Adams comes by the News Hour to give us his insight as to how to be a winner among winners. Today we talked about the business executive who leads by giving to his community and how that giving brings major rewards.Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is heard Monday - Friday from 5PM to 6PM on 1350-KRNT, Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more fun, here is our Facebook Page.