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Leadership

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 29, 2018
The right conditions for succession

Tim Dupre’s ascension to CEO of Conditioned Air frees Theo Etzel to pursue growth. For a company that averages 40 promotions from within per year, it's also validation of a core belief.

  • Leadership
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  • Mark Gordon
  • May 11, 2018
College try: School's new leader delivers energy, enthusiasm

Mike Martin has already left a big imprint on Florida Gulf Coast University, in less than a year at the helm.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • May 4, 2018
Insurance agency leader moves forward with focus on growth

An unexpected leadership shift could ruffle a small business. One area executive aims to bring a steady hand to the insurance firm he now helms.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • April 13, 2018
Pro basketball exec outdoes competitors in mining data

Being good at having data — and knowing how to use it — is a business necessity. A pro basketball executive shares some how-to behind his successes.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 13, 2018
Commercial mortgage company expands business avenues, plans for succession

Kelly Olivieri Gilliland joined her father at Horizon Mortgage Corp. 18 years ago. Now, with the leader mulling retirement, she's about to face a new set of challenges.

  • Leadership
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  • Mark Gordon
  • April 6, 2018
Leader behind $800M business shares success secrets

From the importance of profit sharing to not bothering employees on weekends, retired Southwest Florida executive Glenn Hasse has learned lots of business lessons.

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  • Brian Hartz
  • April 6, 2018
Paradise gained: Ad agency thriving under new owners

Replacing a star, especially in an ownership role, isn't for the weak-minded. A globetrotting power couple gives it a go, with strong results so far.

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  • April 6, 2018
Penny reign: CEO of super fast-growing startup shares leadership insights

In a wide-ranging interview, Penny Hoarder founder and CEO Kyle Taylor discusses his views on leadership, the future of digital media, his acceptance of mindfulness and meditation, and how he still gets teased by his friends.

  • Leadership
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  • Brian Hartz
  • March 30, 2018
Pro sports leader looks for edge in wooing more fans

Drastic changes are never easy to pull off, no matter the size or scope of the organization. Long odds won’t stop one area executive.

  • Leadership
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 23, 2018
Fifth-degree black belt offers tips for CEOs

Guillermo Gomez’s training center combines martial arts, yoga, meditation and more. He’s targets CEOs — aiming to boost leadership skills.

  • Leadership
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 23, 2018
Metro Diner exec shares leadership lessons

Hugh Connerty Jr., in building big brands like Longhorn and Outback Steakhouse, has learned many lessons. A big one: don't let success make you complacent.

  • Leadership
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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • March 23, 2018
Lightning CEO reworks leadership style, business soars

There was a time when few people wanted to make a career working for the Tampa Bay Lightning. But with a CEO who reworked his leadership style, the business side has soared. Can he maintain the success?

  • Leadership
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 2, 2018
Fyzical Education

How does a fast-growing franchise company manage a big leadership transition? In part, by building in some overlap.

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  • February 16, 2018
Fare Warning

Being different in a fiercely competitive market, like groceries, leaves little room to skimp on the brand and mission.

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  • February 2, 2018
Battle Ready

Building a company full of leaders isn't the impossible dream, says a veteran and former West Point instructor. It requires high doses of character.

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