Education

Rubber Ducks and A Corn Feed

It's the business of politics and in Iowa that is a big deal. Recently we learned that Progress Iowa was planning a large event, the first Iowa Corn Feed, as well as delivering rubber ducks to Terrace Hill. We invited Matt Sinovic to tell us the story. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Iowa Hall of Pride with Jack Lashier

When our friend Jack Lashier comes by for a visit expect only top-notch, positive news about the Iowa Hall of Pride. Jack shares a couple of stories related to not only sports figures like Zach Johnson and Shawn Johnson but also non-athletes that are enshrined in The Hall. It's a jewel for all of 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, here is our Facebook Page.

How to Impact Business by Embracing Manners

Businesses are realizing that it is often the employee that has more to do with the business brand than those occupying the "C-Suite. Today we made welcome Michele Whitty one of the professional Tero International Trainers to talk about branding, career advancement and, well, manners. Love this topic...and we think you may learn something as well.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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each Monday afternoon Laura Kinnard joins us for the #DMBizEvents Calendar, a look at networking and business education opportunities here in the Des Moines Metro. And, we got a little excited about the Iowa State Fair starting on Thursday! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

Getting Mindful for Business

We welcome back our friend Kevin Pokorny and his colleague Sarah Noll Wilson to talk about the upcoming Mindfullness Summit Dialogue #2: Bringing Mindfullness Practices to Our Business Community and Leaders. Why?  We asked what Mindfullness is and offered up some examples of how it may work in real life. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The University of Iowa Venture School

Having an idea for a business is great but, can the business idea be sustainable?  How do you know?  What help is out there for you to learn and grow your idea into reality?  Enter the University of Iowa Venture School; part of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in Des Moines. We visit with Jennifer Ott and Wade Steenhoek about what the center is, what it does and how you might qualify for some help. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Importance of Image - Corporate and Personal

This is a fantastic look at image.  How does what you wear dictate what others think about you and where they place you on the leadership ladder? What do you need to remember when working on your dress and your overall career image. How important is all of this? Meet Becky Rupiper-Greene a certified image consultant from Tero International. Stunning information that can make a difference for you and your company. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

The Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro

Each Monday Laura Kinnard joins us with the Business Calendar for the Des Moines Metro. Her pick of networking and learning opportunities for any size business. Here's Laura! 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, here is our Facebook Page.

What's On the Mind of Desmund Adams?

In what could be his final appearance on the Business News Hour, Desmund Adams reflects on the past year. We also talk about what he is hearing as he continues his "listening tour" of Southwest Iowa.  We then pivot into a conversation about what our nation seems to value...and sadly it doesn't look like education. 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, here is our Facebook Page.

How Understanding Culture Can Boost Productivity

Is there a connection between learning about the culture of workers and productivity?  Deborah Rinner Godwin of Tero International says her experience in teaching cultural connections for business is proof of it's value and gives us several examples. And, because our world is shifting so quickly, there is not a business that would not see a benefit in learning more.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, here is our Facebook Page.