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Mark Gordon
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World Series-winning mental performance coach is Tampa tech giant’s secret weapon

A real emphasis on mental performance in the workplace has provided both a seen and an unseen boost at ReliaQuest.

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Billionaire developer reveals secrets to his never-be-satisfied, rags-to-riches life

John Catsimatidis says he’s never satisfied with success. "Every time I climb a mountain, I see another one I want to climb."

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May 31, 2023

Beekeeper’s secrets turn into essential leadership lessons

A new leadership fable tells what feels like a real-life tale of a CEO grappling with a rapid growth conundrum. The answers, it turns out, start in the center of a beehive.

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Columbia owner talks overcoming debt, resilience in commencement speech

Richard Gonzmart encourages graduates to remain steadfast when facing hurdles. "I have a gift. I think differently. If someone says something can’t be done, I say, 'watch me.'"

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Mark Gordon
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Hospital CEO leads through vulnerability and kindness — and it works

Vulnerability and kindness aren’t necessarily top of mind traits, traditionally, for leaders of $1.57 billion organizations. One CEO argues they should be.

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Mark Gordon
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7 principles to being a leader: Start with better breathing

Susan Freeman’s advice for those who seek a new path to become better leaders requires an open-your-mind (and body) spirit.

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Mark Gordon
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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.

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Brian Hartz
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mark Gordon
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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.

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Mark Gordon
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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.

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Mark Gordon
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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.

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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.

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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.

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World Series-winning mental performance coach is Tampa tech giant’s secret weapon

Billionaire developer reveals secrets to his never-be-satisfied, rags-to-riches life

Beekeeper’s secrets turn into essential leadership lessons

Columbia owner talks overcoming debt, resilience in commencement speech

Hospital CEO leads through vulnerability and kindness — and it works

7 principles to being a leader: Start with better breathing

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’

National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland

AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

7 in region make Forbes’ Best Large Employers list

Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B

Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

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