Business Support

By Mark Gordon
September 9, 2025

Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

Leadership

By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
September 3, 2025

Tackling impostor syndrome: How to begin

Self-doubt in the workplace, and in life, is a signal, not a setback.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
August 27, 2025

Once-powerful Sarasota developer Henry Rodriguez reshapes, refocuses life

A go-star in development and politics, Henry Rodriguez now laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

Leadership

By Denise Federer
August 13, 2025

Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Change is inevitable in life and in business. Here's how to make it happen.

Advice

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.