Business Support

By Denise Federer
May 16, 2024

Why 'having the difficult conversation' is an essential leadership tool

Avoiding conflict — both in family or corporate-run organizations — has both short- and long-term consequences.

Advice

By Sharon Hillstrom
April 24, 2024

Wanted: Employers to hire interns — with wages paid by CareerSource Suncoast

The Summer Youth Employment Program helps address major issue across the region: finding skilled workers for a variety of jobs and positions.

Opinion

By Elizabeth King
April 23, 2024

North Port business growth sparks entrepreneurship events

Networking takes off in North Port, which is seeing an influx of new businesses.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
April 12, 2024

Sarasota-Bradenton CEO group names new executive director

Rene Hebda previously worked in fundraising for a local high school.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
April 11, 2024

Family therapist on family businesses: Policies and preparation are musts

Dennis Jaffe helps family businesses facing friction "sit down and have a conversation, which feels fair and so they can listen to each other. You slow things down."

Florida

By Mark Gordon
April 11, 2024

Abraham Lincoln revisited as teacher of valuable leadership lessons

A New Jersey college professor and Abe Lincoln aficionado, at a Southwest Florida event, details why one of the most famous Americans ever is also an underappreciated leadership expert.

Florida

By Denise Federer
April 10, 2024

Mitigate the impact of key employee departures in a family businesses

A departure of a key employee in any company can sting, more so in a family business. But there are steps companies can take to guard against that kind of turnover.

Advice

By Jim Stinson
April 5, 2024

Eager entrepreneurs aim to shake up the Tampa networking scene

Skip the chicken dinners. Pass on old-style meet-and-greets. An energetic group of young Tampa entrepreneurs are out to change the way networking is done.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
March 26, 2024

Headhunting firms project a surge in promotions and new business

Companies in industries from financial services to supply chain and technology to engineering are in need of executives and leaders across Tampa Bay. That means search firms are busy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
March 19, 2024

Toy executive turns C-suite failure into his greatest success

Purpose and clarity are the bookends for retired toy executive Jamie Gallagher’s four leadership must-dos. In between those are two C's: culture and creativity.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Denise Federer
March 5, 2024

In pursuit of a more perfect succession

Creating a family constitution is a challenging yet necessary part of a strong business succession plan.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
February 23, 2024

Retired general: ‘The moment you become selfish as a leader, you are done’

From facing fears to finding work-life balance, good leaders, according to a recent summit, need to be constantly aware of themselves, their business, and myriad threats and opportunities.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
January 29, 2024

Florida exec finds new life purpose after being confronted by gunman

John Miles accomplished quite a lot in business and the military before he turned 50. Those wins are mere pit stops as he executes on his next big life mission: helping others find their purpose.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
January 22, 2024

Want to be a better leader? Get curious.

A pair of leadership consultants press the case: Strong leaders must be driven by curiosity.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Denise Federer
January 17, 2024

3 keys to overcoming transition terrors for smooth business succession

"You can’t figure out emotion on a spreadsheet." But businesses can, with a focused accountable action plan, hand off the company from one generation to the next.

Advice

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Why 'having the difficult conversation' is an essential leadership tool

Wanted: Employers to hire interns — with wages paid by CareerSource Suncoast

North Port business growth sparks entrepreneurship events

Sarasota-Bradenton CEO group names new executive director

Family therapist on family businesses: Policies and preparation are musts

Abraham Lincoln revisited as teacher of valuable leadership lessons

Mitigate the impact of key employee departures in a family businesses

Eager entrepreneurs aim to shake up the Tampa networking scene

Headhunting firms project a surge in promotions and new business

Toy executive turns C-suite failure into his greatest success

In pursuit of a more perfect succession

Retired general: ‘The moment you become selfish as a leader, you are done’

Florida exec finds new life purpose after being confronted by gunman

Want to be a better leader? Get curious.

3 keys to overcoming transition terrors for smooth business succession

450-unit Nokomis apartment complex opens near Legacy Trail

Developer proposes Tampa's tallest building: 70 stories at $650 million

Airline adds flight from Fort Myers to upstate New York

50-year-old Tampa education-tech firm receives $350M investment

'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

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