Leadership

By Mark Gordon
April 28, 2023

Daughter’s drug overdose fuels insurance exec’s new life mission

Michael Ortoll scaled the peaks of the insurance industry for 30 years. But the challenge that brought him to his knees didn’t come from work.

Leadership

By Brian Hartz
April 25, 2023

Family business executive navigates major career change

With a background in finance and education, Kelly Hendry never expected to take over her father’s dredging and ship-repair company. Yet she’s risen to the challenge with bold and fresh ideas.

Strategies

By Brian Hartz
April 18, 2023

Exit interview: Inaugural St. Pete EDC head reflects on tenure

As he prepares to bid farewell to the agency he helped create, J.P. DuBuque leaves behind a legacy of business recruitment and job creation success that will be difficult to match.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
April 7, 2023

Leadership retreat exec’s guide to building a business that’s ‘well done’

Ken Gosnell translates Sunday school soliloquies into a series of guidelines on running — and growing — a high-standards, high-performance business.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
March 15, 2023

Award-winning Publix managers reveal leadership secrets

Running a Publix, or even overseeing a dozen Publix locations, is more than apples and oranges. The people side, with listening skills at the front of the line, requires a lot of attention, too.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
March 2, 2023

Pittsburgh Pirates GM talks leadership, trust, culture — and replacing a legend

Creating a stellar corporate culture is a must-do in today’s work environment. Pro sports executive Ben Cherington says he’s learned that to deliver the best culture, you have to first have the best people.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
February 15, 2023

OfficeMax founder: From childhood poverty to building a $5B business

Witty sayings? Check. Gutty business experiences turned into integral lessons learned? Check. Starting a $5 billion company from an idea and $20,000? Check. OfficeMax founder Michael Feuer has it all.

Leadership

By Amanda Postma
February 3, 2023

Sarasota sports pro returns to promote his latest endeavor

When Mark Neifeld realized there wasn't a big league for the sport of fishing, he accepted it as a challenge. After two years, the Sport Fishing Championship has 15 events to its name.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
January 30, 2023

Tampa energy exec on getting to the top: There’s ‘no easy ride’

A reflective look back at her career leads energy executive Helen Wesley to some crucial truths. Among them humility and hustle are always will never turn to fossils.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
January 20, 2023

Surprising gold medal rowing team teaches valuable leadership lesson

A musician and film producer-turned-entrepreneur coach and consultant breaks down leadership into an essential question: Will this task make you better?

Leadership

By Amanda Postma
January 6, 2023

Executive focuses on culture in the new year

Laura Sorensen says employers should be focused on building a culture top talent can't turn down.

Leadership

By Brian Hartz
December 16, 2022

Still reeling from death of star dolphin, aquarium welcomes new CEO to inspire support

With an $80 million makeover and a new top executive, Clearwater Marine Aquarium aims to get people flipping out again over experience-based tourism.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
December 8, 2022

Former Corporate America executive helps turn bosses into leaders

Kyle McDowell's 10 principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence are essential — but, he says, not rocket science.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
November 16, 2022

Be a better leader: Have the courage to maintain a growth mindset

Becoming a top-notch leader, according to one company that studies it daily, requires a high-energy commitment to the craft combined with deep concern for others.

Leadership

By Mark Gordon
November 3, 2022

Daughter’s drug overdose fuels insurance exec’s new life mission

Family business executive navigates major career change

Exit interview: Inaugural St. Pete EDC head reflects on tenure

Leadership retreat exec’s guide to building a business that’s ‘well done’

Award-winning Publix managers reveal leadership secrets

Pittsburgh Pirates GM talks leadership, trust, culture — and replacing a legend

OfficeMax founder: From childhood poverty to building a $5B business

Sarasota sports pro returns to promote his latest endeavor

Tampa energy exec on getting to the top: There’s ‘no easy ride’

Surprising gold medal rowing team teaches valuable leadership lesson

Executive focuses on culture in the new year

Still reeling from death of star dolphin, aquarium welcomes new CEO to inspire support

Former Corporate America executive helps turn bosses into leaders

Be a better leader: Have the courage to maintain a growth mindset

Top cop covets leaders who solve problems — not make widgets

Ruth's Chris Steak House expands to Lakewood Ranch

Naples attorney promoted to partner

Florida ranks second nationwide for most expensive home on market

Tampa restaurant giant eliminates major position

SWFL plumbing business expands, launching air conditioning service unit

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