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Your Voice and Your Career

We all...talk, right? But how you communicate verbally can have an impact on your being taken seriously and that can have a direct impact on your career. Here Wayne Bruns from Tero International and I talk about some ways in which you can improve your verbal skills from voice training to the words you use to how you can speak with authority. Listen in as a couple of broadcasters talk...voice and voice work. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

David Maxwell on Implicit Bias - Education and Business

This past week the Jewish Community Relations Commission (JCRC) held another in their series of educational seminars. This time the focus was on implicit bias. We asked the director of JCRC Dr. Mark Finkelstein about the series and then spoke to David Maxwell the principal of Valley High School of West Des Moines, Iowa. We wanted to learn what implicit bias is, how it impacts us and more. Some good conversation and thoughts here. Meet Mark and David.

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Culture, Compassion and Human Resources with Melissa Ness

In for The Interview is the president of Aureon HR, Melissa Ness. Here you'll learn more about who she is and why what she says is so important when it comes to the recruitment and retention of employees. You'll learn about how she worked her way through the company, what she believes when it comes to corporate culture and how she and the people from Aureon HR work to help their clients "get it" when it comes to the softer side of HR. Melissa Ness for The Interview: 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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.

Business News Headlines - 18 October 2018

Back on the 1st of October we reported that, over the years, October is a lousy month for the markets. And, know what? That still holds true.  This is what's just a click away:

• Something we bet you didn't know about StarKist Tuna;
• Oil prices that just a few weeks ago were thought to be headed for $100 a barrel but nope;
• More dollars in the lottery jackpots. Why?  We'll share;
• J.C. Penny is offering something unique as they attempt to hire 39K holiday workers;
• Aldi is doing online ordering and delivery in many cities including Des Moines;
• The markets...don't ask...

Those stories and in for The Interview it's the new President of Aureon HR, Melissa Ness. We'll talk about what the company does, the tight labor market, why small to mid-size businesses use their human resource services, the culture of the company and...she will tell me something during the interview I have never had a corporate leader say to me...ever.  Melissa Ness just a click away.

Thanks for listening! 

Boosting Your Professional and Personal Life with Jennifer Gracey

People will pay thousands of dollars learning the lessons of personal and professional success. What if I were to tell you to save your money and invest just a fraction of that cash with a group that not only boosts your success level but also does great things for your community. Meet Jennifer Gracey and we're talking about the Junior Chamber International an organization that has been around for over 100 years but is still a leading force in building success among young people 18 to 40.  Click through and learn more.

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 16 October 2018

Each weekday we bring you the big business news stories of the day along with interesting business interviews with local to international business leaders. Today is no exception:

• Strong earnings (like we told you) pulled the markets back;
• UBER to go...public?
• Elon and Tesla pay a total of $40 million and they are back in business;
• Chickens, Tariffs and Lawsuits;
• The Des Moines River Project just got a big check;
• Retail loses a leader as Richard B. Von Maur Jr. dies at 86;
• The Market Report and it was a dandy.

Also today we will introduce you to Jennifer Gracey. Jennifer works with businesses on the consumer experience with company websites. That is part one.  Part two is about how her personal and professional life has expanded due to her experiences in the Junior Chamber International. You must listen...

We're also going to climb back into our "Way-Back Machine" for a conversation we had three years ago with Chuck Mefford of BrandsFormation. We aired this in 2015 and again this past Sunday on News/Talk 1540 KXEL and wanted to share with you, again, here.

Thanks for listening! 

The Business News Headlines 11 October 2018

Yet another down day on Wall Street with the Dow losing nearly 550 points which means over the past two days we've seen the Dow shed 1,300 points. That story and:

• Will the Earnings Season, which starts tomorrow pull the markets back?
• What if Sears does go into bankruptcy what should you as a consumer know?
• Postal rate hikes coming and if so, who pays what?
• The Markets and the Market report with all the numbers.

Also today we're going to take a deep dive into the U.S. Health Care System with Michael Lighty a Senior Fellow with the Sanders Institute. This conversation touches every employee and employer. You know how health care costs are driving holes into your bottom line...and your paycheck. We'll talk about that and listen in as Michael offers some solutions....actually one big solution.

Thanks for listening!

The Business of Recognition - Being "The Best" with Ro Crosbie

It's really, really nice to be recognized by outsiders as being the best in your business. But, beyond the joy of winning an award there is a greater impact. What it says to not only your competition but to your team and your current and future customers/clients. Then too...there is the pressure of retaining your standing. We talk about that and more with the President/CEO of Tero International Ro Crosbie. We think you'll enjoy the message. 

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 of Business Coaching with Monte Wyatt

Action Coach Monte Wyatt has been in the businesss of executive coaching for 14 years but we wanted to know exactly what it is that he does? Is it wave a magic wand and "Presto!" a business person thrives? We asked those questions and more. Later we found out that he and the founder of Action Coach Brad Sugars are launching a new book called "Pulling Profits Out Of a Hat - Adding Zeros To Your Company Isn't Magic". And, Live2Lead DSM is coming on the 12th of October and a new person has been added to this international leadership event. So much to share...

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday, hour-long business podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday starting at 5pm Central. You can subscribe on Google Play, PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday at 2pm 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 - 4 October 2018

Oh those pesky interest rates. It's the business news hour headlines and it was a tough day for investors but looming ahead a tougher day for people who borrow money.  Here you go:

• Amazon is planning for more disruption in the retail space;
• A hotel workers strike in San Francisco but hotels say, "not to worry";
• The trouble with interest rates;
• So far two U.S. Senators are opting in for government bailout money;
• What happened and why on Wall Street

Those stories and then a conversation with California Congressman Ro Khanna who, along with Sen. Bernie Sanders, put pressure on Jeff Bezos and Amazon with regard to wages. Amazon blinked, sort of, and this week increased their starting pay to $15 an hour. But...there was/is a but and what does income inequality really look like. Congressman Khanna for The Interview.

Also today we visit, in depth with Action Coach Monte Wyatt. Over the past month we've talked a bit about Live2Lead but do you know the size of this event happening on 12 October? Also, with so many "business coaches" around...what is it, exactly, they do? Monte also let us know about a new project. A book called Pulling Profits Out of a Hat.  Some great stuff ahead.

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