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  • 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.

  • Opinion
  • 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.

  • Leadership
  • 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.

  • Leadership
  • 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 27, 2025
Follow the reading habits of a local million-dollar tech startup founder

From a police officer to the global C-Suite to starting his own company, Casey Marquette remains steadfast on one get and stay ahead factor: reading leadership books.

  • Leadership
  • 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
  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan
  • November 1, 2024
Holding your team to high standards requires a coaching mindset

Here are three steps to hold your team accountable to high expectations — while honoring them as human beings.

  • Advice
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