Career Development

Women and Business in Iowa with Lydia Brown

A couple of years ago Lydia Brown heard the report that placed Iowa dead last in the nation with regard to women owned business support.  She, at first, thought it must be a mistake.  After all she was a successful businesswoman...  Fast forward to 2013 and she partnered with the Iowa Economic Development Authority to find out...why and then figure out a way to fix the issue.  That's what we talked about.  Lydia Brown from Ascent Iowa.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

Golf and Professional Success in Business - Desmund Adams

Twice each month Desmund Adams comes by to give us his thoughts on building a successful career or business.  Today we talked...golf.  No, really. Golf.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

Guiding IT Professionals Toward a Career

So many decisions when it comes to building a career in Information Technology. Today we visited with Tom Henrickson of MyITCareerCoach.com about that very issue.  What is it that he does to assist IT Professionals in decision making?  How does he work with individuals to help them better understand their choices?  How often do the "chairs get moved" in IT and how he helps set them back in order.  Interesting 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.

Link Up with LinkedIn

Our friends Danny Beyer and Mike Banasiak stopped into the studio to talk about LinkedIn.  Some tips on how to better use the service and about a special event where LinkedIn users get to meet up with each other at a social event.  Some useful tips...when we aren't ripping LinkedIn (it's not that bad).  Have 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.

Food, Fun and Learning with Jessica Dunker

The Iowa Restaurant Association promotes a high school learning program that not only teaches students about cooking but also management, promotion and more.  We talked about that with Jessica Dunker and then slipped into a conversation about a golf outing on June 2nd that YOU are invited to attend and have a very LARGE time! Here is a quick link to register!  We likey!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.

Jessica Dunker Iowa Restaurant Association and a Tight Labor Market

In the first of two parts Jessica Dunker from the Iowa Restaurant Association visits with us about the difficulty of finding high quality employees in a tight labor market.  We also talk about the growth of the dining industry here in Des Moines and more.  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.

New Leaders Council - Des Moines

We love it when young people get involved in their community and when we heard about the New Leaders Council of Des Moines...we asked them to come by.  Maggie Carlson and Erin Wickering came in to talk about leadership training and an event coming up on May 22 that You can get tickets to.  Go!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.

Creating an Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs

When the press release came out, "Creating an Ecosystem for Entrepreneurs" it caught our eye and wouldn't you know it, Mike Colwell from the Business Innovation Zone was the contact. Here we talk about the building blocks of an ecosystem for entrepreneurs, what yet needs to be done and who is working on the project.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.

Thrive with Debbie Marshall

In the world of business or in your personal life what things might be holding you back from...thriving? That is at the root of Debbie Marshall and her business Thrive Coaching and Consulting. Here we learn a little about her background and how/what she does for her clients to help them grow and...yes, thrive.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.

Time Management with Desmund Adams

Do you run your calendar or does it run you? Desmund Adams comes by to share a skill that will help your business and you toward greater productivity.  Have a listen, these eight minutes can really make a difference.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.