Insight on Business

Investing in Successful Employees with Alison Haider

Every business owner we talk with, and we talk with hundreds each year, tell us they are desperate for high quality, valuable and engaged employees. And then there are the job seekers who have trouble landing a job because their ability to communicate and engage is lacking. Why not fix both of those issues? Today you'll meet Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International.  Here we talk about how much more expensive it is to recruit vs. retaining top level workers. We also invite those of you who know your lacking those interpersonal skills to do something about it. In other words, we solve two serious labor issues. And, it all makes sense. 

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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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 24 October 2024

Over at Boeing workers remain on the picket line.  So, what's their beef with the company? We'll share that story first. (Photo: Reuters) This is the Business News Headlines for Thursday the 24th day of October, thanks for being with us.  And today we've got a great business conversation for you with our friend Alison Haider and it all has to do with your and your career. But, even more than that if you are an employer you know it's much more costly to recruit than retain. So, why not give your employees the power to increase their interpersonal skills and become even more valuable to your business.  Makes sense to us. Here's what we've got for you today:

• Boeing workers reject the company offer;
• So, what is it they really want?  We'll share;
• Surprise the weekly jobless report came in lower;
• It's becoming harder to be a Starbucks customer;
• Onions are back in the news;
• Tesla had a big day and Elon became more wealthy;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Keurig Dr. Pepper is betting big money on energy drinks.

For the conversation we welcome back Alison Haider the Chief Learning Officer at Tero International as we talk about the career benefits of ramping up your interpersonal skills. This is a big deal for you the employee and also a big deal if you are the employer.  Let's go!

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines 18 October 2024

Wall Street ended with a 6th winning week today and we'll share those details. Also, a reminder that we're back with the Business Week in Review on Sunday, Noon Central and only on News/Talk 1540 KXEL Where Iowa Comes to Talk.  Between now and then if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Yes for 6 weeks it's been a win on Wall Street;
• Just who is driving retail and restaurant sales?  We'll share;
• CVS Health is in trouble and their CEO just quit;
• A major retail chain is coming back to brick and mortar;
• Not one but two former retail giants are calling it quits;
• More disturbing news out of Stellantis;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Young workers are having trouble in the job market and we'll share why.

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 15 October 2024

It's the Business News Headlines for Tuesday the 15th day of October and in this part of the country we're expecting much colder temps tonight.  Welcome to Fall. Coming up some of the top business news stories plus a conversation with Ro Crosbie the Founder, President and CEO of Tero International. Our topic is emotion. How to best keep your emotions in check is good for business but, how to get there?  Ro has some suggestions. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• A losing day on Wall Street kicks us off;
• Drugstore chains are struggling;
• Dealing with insurance companies after a disaster;
• A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed and it is a shocker;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Big Banks?  Doing just fine, thank you very much.

For the interview you'll hear from Ro Crosbie of Tero International about emotions and how to best keep them in check. What a timely conversation given our national discourse these days. Let's go!

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and More 24 September 2024

This is the Tuesday Edition of the Business News Headlines...thanks for being with us again today. We'll kick things off with what the Department of Justice says Visa is doing to consumers and businesses. It's an antitrust case and big money is on the line. Also today you'll meet Ben Currie who is the president of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter as we talk about the upcoming AMA-Iowa Experience.  An event that anybody in the marketing and advertising world should consider attending.  And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• The Department of Justice vs. Visa;
• Did the Central Bank "fiddle" too long?
• We're talking about consumer confidence;
• Kids, Social Media and Prince Harry;
• It was a shaky start but Wall Street had a winning day;
• What to know about...mattresses. No, really!

For the interview you'll meet Ben Currie the President of the American Marketing Association - Iowa Chapter and the upcoming event AMA-Iowa Experience. Its a one day event that brings some of the best marketing and advertising minds together to learn and network. I've been to many of these and can share with you its well worth the time and attention. 

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

She Now Teaches Critical Business Skills meet Liz Hatfield

Every so often I'll sit down with a guest and things just click. That's exactly what happened when I met, for the first time, Liz Hatfield a new skills trainer with Tero International. Liz had spent some 35 years as an HR professional before being asked to join the Tero Team.  Here we'll talk about some of the changes she's seen in the world of Human Resources and then dive into a couple of examples of what she's now teaching to corporate leaders, team members and individuals who are eager to learn how to become a more effective communicator and even a better sales person.  Meet Liz:

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Meet Liz Hatfield of Tero International 21 August 2024

We kick things off today by taking a second look at how many jobs were created between March of last year and March of this year and the number is...well...stunning,.  That plus some "Fed Talk" boosted the markets. For the interview you'll meet Liz Hatfield a newer member of the Tero International Team of training professionals. Liz has 35 years of experience in the Human Resources world and we'll touch on the changes she's seen as well as flesh out some of the interesting topics she now teaches to professionals, team leaders and folks who simply want to polish their skill set. And, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Job data was revised downward by over 800,000 jobs;
• The Fed Minutes are out and that fueled Wall Street;
• The Tale of Two Retailers: Target and Macy's;
• Ford is re-thinking EV production and promises 3 new vehicles;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Yes, we think it's too early but Starbucks does not.

And meet our newest friend, Liz Hatfield from Tero International.  It's a great conversation and I know you'll learn some important lessons.

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Using AI in the Workplace with Wade Britt

We have all heard about the horror stories regarding the misuse of artificial intelligence. It seems to be a common theme of how people are using the technology to mimic voices, images and the legal issues brought by newspapers against AI developers for using their online news as training grounds...and without permission. But, what are the good qualities of AI in the workplace. Our guest is Wade Britt from Baton Global and you can bet we had...questions.  Many of them. Let's go!

Thanks for being here!

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Executive Career Training? Meet Marni Hockenberg

One would think that an executive that has interviewed scores of individuals would interview well when seeking a new placement. That's not the case says Marni Hockenberg of Hockenberg Search.  Marni runs a firm which has a proven process of helping executives contemplating a career change or those executives seeking a new role. Here Marni walks us through that detailed program that requires work but, in the end, can land that great career. And even if you're not a high level exec you will find her program a huge help in this tight labor market. Meet Marni Hockenberg.

Thanks for being here!

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

The Business News Headlines and Meet Kylie Gottschalk of Tero International

We kick things off today with a focus on the worst day for the NASDAQ in eleven months. What happened?  The Biden Administration has advised its allies to impose the strictest trade restrictions possible if companies such as Tokyo Electron Ltd and ASML Holding persist in supplying advanced chips to China.  For the interview you'll meet Kylie Gottschalk the new Training Manager at Tero International. We love to see young people excel in their careers. Also, if you want to reach out to us on social media you can hook up with us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  Here's what we've got for you today:

• Let the chips fall where they may...think China;
• Aging bridges in 16 states to get fixed;
• DEI is dead over at John Deer and why;
• The transportation disruption is over say logistics experts;
• Fed officials hint at rate cuts sooner than later;
• The Wall Street Report;
• Amazon Prime Day One is in the bag and we have results.

For the interview you'll hear about how Kylie Gottschalk has grown in her career., When we first met Kylie she was coming out of an awful job experience only to be  picked up as a part-time worker at Tero International.  Now she is the new Training Manager...we think you'll enjoy learning about what she has learned.

Thanks for being here!

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 Central 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...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.