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Port director looks deep into the future

From day-to-day to 20 years, Carlos Buqueras has his eye on the future.

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Real estate executive longs for more social interaction

Ian Black has also kept up a regimen of swimming, golf, biking and tai chi.

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Real estate exec learns lessons in managing workplace anxiety

Randy Thibaut says sharing jokes on virtual calls is a good stress reliever.

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During crisis, economic development head says it's important to understand what one can and cannot control

Sharon Hillstrom, president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation, expresses daily gratitude for the gifts she's been given.

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Executive seeks opportunities amid chaos

Lance Zingale with Sykes Enterprises also aims to be intentional with his team.

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During pandemic and other challenges, founder says attitude is everything

Pat Neal of Neal Communities sends his team a weekly four- to- six-minute video with updates.

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Attorney's pandemic mantra: this too shall pass

Henderson Franklin stockholder Amanda Barritt balances tasks and injects humor to help get through the crisis.

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During pandemic, CEO of restaurant chain reminds himself what's important

Chris Tomasso, CEO and president of First Watch Restaurants, is trying to limit his perspective to 30 days at a time.

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Chamber CEO errs on side of over-communicating during coronavirus crisis

Heather Kasten, CEO/president of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, says it's been humbling to have to surrender each day and create and plan as she goes.

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NHL team president focuses on connections, positivity amid pandemic

Steve Griggs, Tampa Bay Lightning

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  • April 16, 2020
Restaurant executive inspires team in troubled times

Diana Willis has operated Jason's Deli locations in the region since 2001.

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  • April 14, 2020
Recently hired executive makes immediate shift to crisis mode

The coronavirus pandemic delivered one of the region's newest big-company CEOs, Frances Allen, a supersized jolt. She's already pivoted to Plan B.

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Medical supply firm aims to maintain payroll amid crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has put a crimp in long-range planning at Mercedes Scientific.

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CEO, despite crisis, refuses to run $37M company scared

Ted Bill is focused on his employee's health and safety — plus conserving cash.

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Credit union CEO mulls post-pandemic plans — while avoiding stress-eating

Achieva Credit Union CEO Gary Regoli also resists the temptation to micro-manage teams.

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