Leadership

November 13, 2025

Global employment agency exec dishes on how to develop a team of superstars

A nationwide leadership speaker says holding people accountable — with support, not intimidation — is the best way to build high-performing teams.

October 23, 2025

Acclaimed local leadership author writes sequel — with her teenage kids

Teaching leadership skills should start at a young age, contends a two-time author on the subject. Her latest book, written with two leaders she knows rather well, proves the concepts are also ageless.

September 9, 2025

Retired nuclear sub captain on how to reframe, remain 'super calm'

Oftentimes crucial leadership decisions are made with little foresight. There is a better way.

August 27, 2025

Once-powerful Sarasota developer Henry Rodriguez reshapes, refocuses life

A go-star in development and politics, Henry Rodriguez now laments the direction his life took. "I was young, influential and making a ton of money," he says, "but I was miserable."

July 21, 2025

Sarasota leadership consultant buys out partner, emphasizes results

With an eye toward helping clients go from ‘inspiration to activation,’ former nonprofit CEO Robyn Faucy has found her stride helping other organizations get better results — quickly.

June 26, 2025

Multimillion-dollar Bradenton tech CEO overcomes drug addiction

Miranda Monahan held what she calls a "dirty secret" for decades: That, despite running a profitable tech firm, she was also a drug addict.

June 12, 2025

3 accomplished Sarasota leaders set to retire — and get more sleep

Decades of top-level leadership will be taking a step back in the coming months with a trio of retirements: Roxie Jerde, Larry Thompson and Teri Hansen. Lessons learned are legion.

May 28, 2025

First Watch exec dishes on how the company maintains top-tier culture

Karen Sainsbury emphasizes that to have great company culture, the words need to be lived, not just printed and taped to a wall.

February 25, 2025

Slay your impostor: How CEOs can defeat self-doubt

The self-doubt many high-achieving leaders and entrepreneurs have, the voice that says you aren’t good enough? There are ways to silence it.

February 13, 2025

Former P&G CEO: The leadership secret to winning at time management

A play-to-win CEO should rethink time management, two leadership veterans contend. The focus shouldn't be on merely "very important" stuff but on tasks where only that executive can excel.

January 27, 2025

Follow the reading habits of a local million-dollar tech startup founder

From a police officer to the global C-Suite to starting his own company, Casey Marquette remains steadfast on one get and stay ahead factor: reading leadership books.

December 10, 2024

$200M firm co-founder reflects on first 30 years: 'Don’t be afraid to screw up'

The leadership culture at S-One, one of Sarasota's largest homegrown companies, revolves around three A's: accountability, autonomy and achievement.

September 6, 2024

Region's top IRS law enforcement officer hiring at least 20 agents

Veteran law enforcement official Ron Loecker says running the Tampa IRS Criminal Investigation unit is a dream job.

August 20, 2024

Tampa Bay Times cuts workforce, signs St. Pete content partnership

The affiliation includes the launch of a new publication.

August 20, 2024

Tampa signs firm expands graphic design studio

The in-house design firm is betting on a new duo.

August 20, 2024

PGT co-founder appointed to Miter Brands board

The co-founder of a Venice windows and door company has been added to the board for Miter Brands, which acquired the business earlier this year.

August 16, 2024

2 Sarasota County residents appointed to State College of Florida board

Two people active in their communities are appointed to the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota District Board of Trustees.

August 15, 2024

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown announces his retirement

Coming to Sarasota in 2009 as deputy city manager, his retirement is effective Oct. 15.

August 6, 2024

High-end steakhouse president leads by taking others with her

Leadership, says the president of a high-end steakhouse, can be a learned skill you can adapt to, not just muscle memory.

July 10, 2024

No American left behind: The life of Tampa rescue guru Bryan Stern

Bryan Stern leads an A-team of global operators on life-and-death missions to get Americans out of harm's way. His leadership mantra: Don't be a spectator.

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