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Business Support

By Denise Federer
May 10, 2025

Don't just lead your employees. Guide them.

Setting up employees to realize their potential can boost not only the employee but the company as well.

Advice

By Sharon Hillstrom
April 24, 2025

Bradenton Area EDC leader: Businesses, educators can create modern workforce

The Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. seeks to close the gap between "what students are learning and what businesses need now and in the future."

Advice

By Denise Federer
March 27, 2025

Good leaders need emotional management skills, not just technical know-how

The key to emotional management is to show, above all else, courage.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
March 6, 2025

Navigating a whitewater world: Leadership in uncertain times

Adaptability and resilience are two important skills when handling constant disruption.

Advice

By Sharon Hillstrom
February 28, 2025

Manatee Technical College, Bradenton Area EDC partner for talent pipeline success

The school and the EDC work together to prepare students for local jobs in manufacturing and aviation maintenance, among other sectors.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
February 25, 2025

Slay your impostor: How CEOs can defeat self-doubt

The self-doubt many high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs have, the voice that says you aren’t good enough? There are ways to silence it.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2025

Former P&G CEO: The leadership secret to winning at time management

A play-to-win CEO should rethink time management, two leadership veterans contend. The focus shouldn't be on merely "very important" stuff but on tasks where only that executive can excel.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
February 4, 2025

MetLife's redone Tampa office aims to create a better workspace

The company's updated space is geared toward creating a more collaborative experience for workers and a place for the company to hawk its wares.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
February 3, 2025

Housing, jobs, population growth: Florida Chamber Foundation's 2025 forecast

As Florida's economy and population grow, housing and affordability remain top concerns.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 26, 2025

Cable, internet provider invests $15 million into Charlotte County

Comcast says it’s been expanding services across the state as well.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
January 17, 2025

Forget goals: For 2025, set – and keep – New Year's intentions

A new approach to New Year's resolutions requires a deeper way of thinking about the leader you are and the leader you want to be.

Advice

By Denise Federer
January 14, 2025

Influence: The Rosetta Stone of post-succession triumph

The push and pull of influencing others requires a thoughtful strategy.

Advice

By Denise Federer
January 6, 2025

Gender and business leadership: How much does it matter?

The answer can be varied and depends on some important factors. But one constant is leaders — of either gender — need to be flexible and adaptable.

Advice

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
December 16, 2024

Riders, elephants and paths: Three steps to navigate change leadership

Understanding the difference between the emotional and rational side of the brain is a key way to manage through difficult circumstances.

Advice

By Denise Federer
December 5, 2024

The next succession: Keeping a family business intact in the third generation

The transition from the second to third generation in a family business can be a minefield. It's also manageable.

Advice

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