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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 10, 2014
Down on the farm

The construction industry struggles have walloped many executives with daily doses of stress. One industry leader discovered his Zen in an unlikely spot.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 10, 2014
Paddle for hope

Gene Evans discovered his stage-four kidney cancer when paddleboarding. Now he uses the sport to save his live and others.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 10, 2014
'Bring it On'

Cycling is both a passion and a decompression valve for Roxie Jerde. A 500-mile ride across Iowa is an annual favorite.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 10, 2014
Trailheads

Every year, Don Paight and two friends take a hike to a place where no one from work can reach them.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 10, 2014
Caffeine Fix

Jessica Glover rediscovered running 10 years ago when she made a T-shirt for a running club. Now the coffee connoisseur can't get enough.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 10, 2014
Mountain men

A trio of close friends went for the biggest physical and mental challenge they had ever experienced: To climb one of the highest mountains.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 10, 2014
Brewing Champ

Eric Koenig started brewing beer and barbecuing years before he was interested in practicing law. Now he says his award-winning hobbies help balance him.

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    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 10, 2014
Project run

Project Manager Brad Minus refused to believe doctors when he was told he could no longer run. After proving them wrong, he now helps others do the same.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 10, 2014
Fast track

George Ebel's drag-racing car shoots him down the track, reaching 185 miles per hour in just 7.3 seconds.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 10, 2014
Perfect pitch

Banker Jim Gburek indulges his passion for the piano, entertaining bank clients with recitals.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 10, 2014
Barre none

Roxanne Joffe sought an outlet, mentally and physically, after breast cancer. She found it in a ballet-themed workout class.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • January 3, 2014
Tips to set your business goals for the new year

If you haven't already set your business goals for 2014, it is time to do so.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2014
Corporate Report: Jan. 3

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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    By
  • James R.
  • January 3, 2014
The truth of the matter

Although you won't find it on a company's balance sheet, trust is a crucial component of a successful brand. Make sure your organization builds it with every interaction.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 3, 2014
History repeats

WCI Communities barely survived the real estate collapse. But this is Florida, where the housing market always bounces back.

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