Insight on Business

Navigating Difficult Work Conversations with Tero International

It seems to be "top of mind" awareness...those difficult work conversations when it comes to issues such as race, politics, religion and really any topic that might make folks feel uncomfortable. They happen at home and in social settings but, when they happen at work it can be like a minefield. Here Liz Cooney the Director of Training at Tero International talks about how to talk about those issues, what to do and not do when they come up and more. Plus she references the book, "We Can't Talk About That At Work" by Mary Frances-Winters. Here's Liz...

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 21 July 2021

For a second day in a row Wall Street soared. In fact the difference between the Dow close on Monday to the close today...a whopping 836 points to the positive.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Was Monday a fluke;
• Take an 11 minute ride and come back to grief;
• The economy to survive a resurgence of Delta;
• Costco bring back a COVID protection program;
• Jerome Powell, AOC and inflation;
• Buy now get a chip later;
• A new shipping competitor for Amazon;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Forget baby showers...have a business shower!

For the interview we're talking about those tough conversations that are making their way into our business and personal life. Issues of politics, race, religion, gender and more can be difficult conversations to deal with. However, if you know how to listen and react you may find the conversation productive. My guest is Liz Cooney who is the Director of Training at Tero International. Click through to listen:  

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Building a Profitable Business with Desmund Adams

Profit...it's what we all want for our business but, how might we get there? Sure there are some standard answers like giving the consumer what they want or need. Knowing who your consumer is and how to reach them. Watching your expenses. But, what if your business or corporation is missing a third or even a one-half of your potential customers? Might the miss not be in marketing or advertising but in how diverse your business...is?  What might you do to change that? Meet Desmund Adams, author and the Founder/President/CEO of Focus & Find who will give you some solid examples of how to reach a responsible goal and become more...yes...profitable. 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 14 July 2021

Sometimes it takes only one word to motivate people and today's word was..."Moderate". It's the business news headlines for Wednesday the 14th of July, thanks for being with us...here's what we've got for you today:

• That word that lifted spirits;
• Microsoft has an idea that might work;
• More oil should soon flow;
• Stockpiling...chicken. It's a thing;
• The cars catch fire after being fixed?
• The $16,000 auto repair that came in at $700;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Beer, Wine, Liquor and...supply chains.

Those stories and for the interview you'll meet Desmund Adams the man behind the socially responsible search firm, Focus & Find. We're talking about profitability and business and listen to what he has to say about twigs...and a red string. It is...stunning. Desmund Adams and a new way to think about...generating profit: 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

When A Leader Makes A Mistake - with Ro Crosbie

Ever make a mistake? Sure, we all have. But, what might be the most important thing to do after you realize a mistake has been made? That's what we talk about with the President/CEO of Tero International, Ro Crosbie. It's an important issue that if not handled correctly will have a negative impact on your leadership ability, your business, your fellow workers and those you serve. That and a new offering from Tero...here's Ro. 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 12 July 2021

Welcome back to a new set of downs...so to speak. It's a Monday and we've got some of the top business news headlines for you to digest. It's what we do...each weekday. Let's go!

• One, Two, Three records today;
• He lifts off into space but the stock sinks;
• Meanwhile this billionaire was in court and why;
• Get ready to shell out more for ESPN+;
• White Farmers vs. Black Farmers...it's a story;
• Warren Buffett abandons a gas pipeline deal and why;
• The Wall Street Report;
• We ain't out of the woods yet...new COVID19 numbers.

Also with us for the interview is Ro Crosbie the President/CEO of Tero International and we're talking about making mistakes.  Sure we've all made them but...what we do after realizing our mistake has a huge impact on your ability to lead. That and a new offering from Tero International is just a click away: 

Thanks for listening! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 9 July 2021

A quick reminder that you can follow us all day and night on Twitter @IOB_NewsHour. Today, the end of the work-week for many we've got a bunch of news and we'll kick things off with a boost to the middle class:

• President Biden announces sweeping reforms;
• Wells Fargo shuts down personal lines of credit;
• The My Pillow Guy gets a court decision;
• GM is recalling more trucks and why;
• Just in: Biden fires the head of the Social Security Administration;
• The Wall Street Report;
• So many jobs so few workers and why.

Plus, because it is Friday, we've got Jeff Pitts in to chat it up about Stuff to Do in the Des Moines Metro from the files at Cityview Magazine. He's in to chat it up about "Stuff to DO" in the Greater Des Moines Metro.  And, even if you don't live here you might enjoy the conversation. Always...light.  At least we think so.  Today we're talking about the architecture walk,  sports, music, opera in Indianola (who knew...right?), music at Adventureland, Rendezvous on Riverview, the Des Moines Playhouse, Zoo Brew, Farmer's markets and so much more. Have some fun already!

Thanks for listening! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines 8 July 2021

What goes up must come down and that's what happened on Wall Street today as two major issues collided. Here's what we've got for you today:

• Inflation & Covid19 and the economy;
• A deeper dive into recovery fears;
• Grocery stores turn to stockpiling;
• Microsoft and an emergency fix;
• Business, Politics and Toyota;
• Yet another Amazon injury report;
• The Wall Street Report
• New unemployment claims rise;
• The "Two Pizza Rule" is in effect. Or should be.

Thanks for listening! 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

Rural Challenges with Deb Brown & Becky McCray

When we saw the press release come through last week the headline pointed to the fact that far too often the media covering rural communities fail to report on what rural folks say are the true challenges they face. And, it's not just opinion. For years Becky McCray and Deb Brown from SaveYour.Town have collected surveys from rural residents and what these folks say are issues often does not match what is being reported. It's a great conversation and it's right here.  One more thing, if you want to know more about population and what makes a place a "micropolitan" or "nanopolitan" community here is that link. 

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The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.

The Business News Headlines & More 1 June 2021

Welcome to a brand new month and, if this was your first day back, we hope you had a safe and memorable Memorial Day Holiday. Here's what we've got for you today:

• Texans and Tesla...it's a story;
• Wages and truck drivers and you;
• West Virginia governor and $700 million;
• B.P. back in the U.S...think solar and why;
• Chip makers cashing in;
• Unions and Restaurants...a story;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Ride hailing gets more...pricy.

For the interview you'll meet Deb Brown and Becky McCray from SaveYour.town a two woman company out to help Rural America re-think and refresh. They are here to chat it up about the stories often missed by the media...and how do they know?  They asked folks that live in rural communities across the country.  

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour.