Education

The Book - No Surrender by Jack Hatch

Even thought I've known him for years I start this interview with former Iowa State Senator Jack Hatch with the admission I didn't realize the depth of his life-long involvement in progressive causes. We move from that into a conversation about his new book, No Surrender - Building a Progressive Agenda for Iowa with the Five Securities. In it Sen. Hatch not only points out the major problems within the Democratic Party, he also lists ways in which his party can reclaim the populist agenda. Something, he says, his party has drifted from. Have a listen...
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. 

Networking and Social Media for Business with Laura

With the large amounts of education and training available to help businesses better understand the power of social media it is stunning that so few use the tools correctly. Here Laura Kinnard from DMBizMixer.com speaks to that issue and offers up some great social media education opportunities happening yet this week from paid to free. Give us seven minutes to put you on the road to better marketing.
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. 

Teaching Personal Finance & Helping Small Business Grow

We spent some time with Dr. Ryan Anderson a professor at Grandview University talking about his role in teaching personal finance to his students, the history of Grandview and about his other passion with his consulting business No Coast Consulting. A wide ranging interview about a host of interesting topics and what you might want to start teaching your children...now. 
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. 

Business Networking & Social Media with Laura Kinnard

Each Monday we talk networking and social media for business with our regular contributor Laura Kinnard from The Des Moines Business Mixer. This week we start out by talking about the Central Iowa Bloggers, AMA-Iowa and more. If your business is seeking help and direction with social media Laura offers up two opportunities to learn and grow in your social media efforts. Spend eight minutes with us and improve your marketing efforts.
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. 

School Funding - A Parent Speaks to Learning

Here is an extended interview with parent Louisa Dykstra who joined a school funding committee put together by the Des Moines Public Schools. "I had no idea how school budgets worked and how (and why) the Iowa Legislature was involved. I learned quickly..." That story and how she became a voice of parents in in this broadcast. In addition on 26 January the West Side Chamber and the Windsor Heights Chamber invite you to a public meeting on school funding. Details and why in the broadcast. 
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. 

Take The Time to Study Time and Make More Money

We hear it all the time... "I just don't have enough time!" Maybe you...do. Here Brooke Benschoter from The Consultancy talks us through some time management ideas that all have to do with a Time Audit. If you've got 12 minutes this is time well spent.  I know you have the time.
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. 

Necessary Skills for Career Growth No Matter the Profession

Often people choose a career path in the technical areas and believe they don't need "soft skills". Wrong says Ro Crosbie from Tero International. In this conversation we examine some leading factors that indicate soft skills are not only necessary for conducting business but also they make a difference in ascending a career ladder. 
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. 

The Iowa Career Connector and Jobs!

Perhaps you are already employed but you are under-paid. Maybe you are new to the workforce or you've been on countless interviews but you've been unable to land that "dream job". The Iowa Career Connector a project of Central Iowa SHRM is coming to Des Moines on January 11. Here to explain what job seekers and employers can expect is Kathy Roat. Mark the date on your calendar...now.
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. 

Making Change Less Scary and More Successful

In this broadcast Tero International Trainer Wayne Bruns offers up reasons why change can be such a difficult thing to accomplish and offers some solid tips on how to make the process less frightening. If your business is considering some, even minor, changes in 2017 you might want to listen... 
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.