Business Support

By Mark Gordon
July 21, 2025

Sarasota leadership consultant buys out partner, emphasizes results

With an eye toward helping clients go from ‘inspiration to activation,’ former nonprofit CEO Robyn Faucy has found her stride helping other organizations get better results — quickly.

Leadership

By Elizabeth King
July 10, 2025

Bucs owners offer grants to hurricane-impacted businesses

The Glazer Family Small Business Fund was established to help those affected by Hurricane Milton.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Rich Mullins
July 3, 2025

Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

Legalities, ethics and more are at play when the automatic artificial intelligence kicks in on virtual calls.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
June 26, 2025

Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

Miranda Monahan held what she calls a "dirty secret" for decades: That, despite running a profitable tech firm, she was also a drug addict.

Leadership

By Denise Federer
June 17, 2025

How do you know when it's time to go? A business owner's guide to retiring

Retiring the right way takes planning — and courage.

Advice

By Denise Federer
June 13, 2025

For a successful business succession, don't sleep on mentorship

The generational divide in a family business shouldn't be an obstacle to strong, and consistent, communication.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2025

3 accomplished Sarasota leaders set to retire — and get more sleep

Decades of top-level leadership will be taking a step back in the coming months with a trio of retirements: Roxie Jerde, Larry Thompson and Teri Hansen. Lessons learned are legion.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
May 28, 2025

First Watch exec dishes on how the company maintains top-tier culture

Karen Sainsbury emphasizes that to have great company culture, the words need to be lived, not just printed and taped to a wall.

Leadership

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
May 22, 2025

Lead like it's safe to speak: The real power of psychological safety

When the world outside feels chaotic, it’s tempting to double down on control. Fight that urge.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
May 16, 2025

USF debuts resilience video series for high-stress leaders, jobs

Instructor Bob Delaney has had two high-profile — and high-stress — careers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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."