The etiquette of leading a difficult situation/conversation

Picture this: Someone says something that did not sit well with others on the team. Somebody is consistently tardy. Someone eats stinky food in the breakroom. Someone took a client from you who was clearly identified as a target who was engaged in your customer management system/database. These are all challenging, disappointing and tempting to … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: Shumaker, Bank of America and more

► Shumaker Partner Brett Henson has been appointed to the legislative subcommittee co-chair of the Florida Bar real property, probate and trust law sections construction law committee and to the steering committee for Division 1: litigation and dispute resolution of the American Bar Association’s forum on construction law. ► Baldwin Risk Partners, a Tampa-based firm, … Read more

The Business of Wellness

“A well worker is a willing worker,” says Donna St. Louis, vice president of business development, community health and employer engagement for BayCare health System.  St. Louis is a tenured health care professional. She began in the field as a nurse in 1978, eventually moving into more operations and business development roles throughout her career. … Read more

The Good Life: Vdora collection and Josh Rosebrook’s Full Body Collection

Vdora now in the area International Diamond Center is now carrying the Vdora collection. Vdora’s curated collections are designed to mix, match and accessorize in every way, no matter the day or occasion. The brand’s jewelry is designed and crafted with precisions and meticulous attention to detail. “Our inspiration comes from a woman’s bold inner … Read more

One Liners Pinellas: Kahwa Coffee Roasters, Hooters and more

► Torchy’s Tacos, an Austin-based fast-casual restaurant, plans to open at 2314 Tyrone Blvd. N. in St. Petersburg, in the space previously occupied by Pollo Tropical. (Pictured above) ► Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, in St. Petersburg, has named Sherron Rogers as chief financial officer. ► The city of St. Petersburg announced two leadership position … Read more

Standing up to silence

Domestic abuse often is shrouded in silence. According to a National Crime Victimization survey, only about half of all domestic violence incidents are reported to law enforcement. Misinformation, stigma, fear—there are many reasons contributing to this silence, but CASA Pinellas speaks out for survivors, and victims, reminding us every day, but especially now during National … Read more

CLA goes global

This summer, CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) the eighth largest accounting firm in the United States, which has a presence in Tampa, announced that, together with Evelyn Partners, a wealth management services group in the United Kingdom, formed a new organization, CLA Global Limited (CLA Global). Together, CLA Global network firms CLA and Evelyn Partners, provide services to … Read more

How to blow past your sales goals in Q4

Jim Marshall

For many organizations, and industries, the last quarter of the year is often considered the most important. It’s when budgets are met (or not), initiatives are decided upon and planning begins in earnest for the new year. Smart sellers know Q4 is when they can blow past their revenue goals, no matter how daunting they … Read more

One Liners Hillsborough: CBRE, Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research and more

► CBRE signed a 17,455 square foot lease at the Heights Union development located at 2002 N. Tampa St., in Tampa, and will relocate from 101 E. Kennedy Blvd. in the second quarter of 2023 to occupy the entire ground floor, as well as a private 1,500 square foot outdoor space equipped with power, Wi-Fi … Read more