Business Support

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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By Mark Gordon
January 12, 2024

Team-building firm training better leadership habits enters its next stage

Laugh with, not at. Laptop down. Celebrate small things. These tiny catchphrases have a big influence on how Game On Nation helps leaders become better leaders and better people.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
January 9, 2024

Ad agency CEO says running makes her a better, more confident leader

Advertising executive Christine Turner started running in college to relieve stress. Now she’s conquering racecourses across the country, including mountainous trail runs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
December 31, 2023

Statewide entrepreneur help center opens two new offices in region

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida is opening a pair of satellite offices in the region to kick off 2024.