The Business Case for DEI

Diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, is not only a good thing to do, but also a highly valuable business strategy. While the subject can be sensitive, we should understand

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Leadership Tampa Bay announces class of 2024 (PHOTOS)

Leadership Tampa Bay has named its incoming class members for 2024. Leadership Tampa Bay’s mission has been to engage its members with businesses and community leaders to enhance knowledge of

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Great questions … (and when to ask them)

In working with thousands of sales professionals in hundreds of organizations through the years, our message to each of them has been simple, “You’re a consultant, so behave like one.”

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Jim Marshall
Letter from the Publisher: The Touchdown Dance

I’ve spent years managing large teams, serving on boards, chairing committees and being a “leader” in professional circles.  For the most recent four and a half years, I only had

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Where did the time go?

New Year’s Day … Martin Luther King Jr. Day … Valentine’s Day … Super Bowl … President’s Day … St. Patrick’s Day … Passover … Easter … Kentucky Derby …

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Exclusive: Roy Hellwege has quietly stepped down from his leadership position at Lake Michigan Credit Union

The day Roy Hellwege, formerly the central Florida president for Lake Michigan Credit Union, agreed to meet with us, he was completely at ease, lighthearted and seemingly content to chat

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How well do you know your buyer’s journey?

For sellers of professional goods, and services, in today’s competitive business environment, it’s important to understand your buyer’s journey before they make a purchasing decision.   We find that there are

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20 Questions with Freddy Williams

President, CEO Boys and Girls Clubs Suncoast Freddy Williams is a Florida native and proud Boys & Girls Club alumni. He was named president and chief executive officer of Boys

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Global executive coaching and leadership consultancy relocates to Tampa from London

Newmanity, a leadership consultancy, plans to relocate from London to Tampa due to the business growth in South Florida, according to a statement. Newmanity has experience working with the world’s

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On the Scene: TBBW’s Women Awards 2023 (PHOTOS)

More than 500 guests, including finalists and sponsors, were in attendance for the TBBW’s 2023 Tampa Women Awards, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, in Tampa. Fifty

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20 Questions With Ian Black

Ian Black is the founder of Ian Black Real Estate. He has worked in commercial real estate, in Sarasota-Manatee since the 1980s but prior to that, he lived in his

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Habits of salespeople who thrive during times of economic uncertainty

Are we in the midst of – or are about to enter – a period of economic uncertainty? Who knows? But some high-achieving salespeople don’t just survive hard times –

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