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  • Denise Federer
  • June 15, 2022
Mentoring for the next level of leadership

The two keys to turning high-performing managers into companywide leaders: conversation and compensation.

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  • By None
  • June 9, 2022
Unchecked intellectual property issues can thwart innovation

Rules and regulations designed to protect businesses can also be obstacles.

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  • By None
  • June 9, 2022
The innovator’s dilemma: Should companies be quick or correct?

Getting past the risk side of innovating can be difficult, from market timing to the right personnel. Finding a way, says one marketing expert, is essential.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • May 25, 2022
With big changes comes big (communication) responsibilities

Although business isn’t necessarily personal, it pays to develop a custom-made plan to let people know a shift is coming.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • April 8, 2022
Effective messaging: How to build your story — and find your inner Yoda

Utilize messaging that speaks uniquely to your client needs.

  • Advice
  • By Aaron Cohn | Guest columnist
  • April 7, 2022
Attorney: Small businesses should focus on quick dispute resolution

Simple additions to contracts or invoices can help relieve potential headaches.

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    By
  • Denise Federer
  • April 6, 2022
One ingredient for successful family business succession? A large portion of transparency

Conversation with Southwest Florida commercial real estate executives Randy and Justin Thibault on navigating the family business succession process reveals some key components.

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  • By Emery Ellinger
  • April 6, 2022
Family business transition can take unexpected turns

There are myriad factors to consider when looking at selling a family-run business.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 23, 2022
Leadership matters: Police chief shoots from heart

CJ Davis relishes her life calling. ‘It’s not about you, it’s about what you can do for other people.’

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • March 23, 2022
Effective messaging requires consistency and a concise approach

One key: People take action based on emotion. They validate their decisions with logic. 

  • Advice
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 9, 2022
Former top Navy official: never let your values sink

Thomas Modly reflects back on some missteps while also maintaining his core leadership beliefs, like the power of redemption.

  • Advice
  • By Stephanie Shreve
  • March 3, 2022
Growing your business — even as supply chain crisis lingers

While supplies are down, communication — with customers, vendors and more — is going to have to go up.

  • Advice
  • By A.G. Lafley
  • March 3, 2022
The VUCA world invades the supply chain

Even with supply chain issues swirling, don't neglect a company's biggest asset: people

  • Advice
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • February 8, 2022
The old way of recruiting employees doesn't work in the new normal. Here's what does.

Although the changes are coming fast, a delayed strategy can be costly.

  • Advice
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 6, 2022
Two for 2022: CEO priorities

A look at two key themes for business owners going into the new year. 

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