Brad Blum has been at the helm of big brands, including Olive Garden, Burger King and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

A Tampa area civic and business leader — she's been on some 40 boards — forged her career path with one clear objective: to seize every opportunity.

Beck Group executive Mark House, whose fingerprints are all over some of Tampa Bay’s most iconic structures, has a simple strategy for success: Find and mentor people who can replace him.

The Florida Sterling Council recently awarded Lee County with its Sterling Best Practice Award for Workforce Development and Retention.

Florida Aquarium CEO Roger Germann — with a "Go big, or go home" mantra — says good leaders can’t stare at shadows. He’s ready to make a splash.

At Home-Tech, Pam Marino is leading a new generation of up-and-comers.

The challenge for Steven Preston? Further the Goodwill mission while making both donors and shoppers happy.