From farming in Colorado to growing leaders in the community w/ University Area CDC’s Sarah Combs

Growing a bank in a crowded market while leading for the long term with Sam Guerrieri

Building a mission-driven nonprofit quickly w/ Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside Mike Sutton

Succession & sustainability with Gulf Coast Community Foundation President & CEO Phillip Lanham

Manifesting success and jettisoning self-doubt with Jen Hemmerdinger

Taking chances, selling groceries and building luxury condo towers w/ billionaire John Catsimatidis

Building communities where people want to live with Wellen Park’s Rick Severance

Nothing fishy about it: Overseeing one of the largest aquariums in Florida with Roger Germann

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High energy leadership and why consistency matters with Bradenton EDC’s Sharon Hillstrom

Budding sports stars and lifelong leadership lessons with IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard

The business of philanthropy and kindness with Community Foundation Tampa Bay CEO Marlene Spalten

Well done: Life and leadership lessons from Bloomin’ Brands executive Sheilina Henry

Leading with heart — the story of Better Together CEO Megan Rose

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From living in your car to living your entrepreneurial dreams with tech founder Chris Williams

Resilience, leadership and the hot commercial real estate market with LaShawn Bates

Great stories and lots of gratitude with Business Observer Managing Editor Mark Gordon

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Fostering business success with 26 West Entrepreneurship Center Director Kim Richmond

Mentoring young minds while growing your business w/ Golden Road Advisors principal Kevin Caldwell

Guiding teams on a path to success with Education Foundation of Sarasota County CEO Jennifer Vigne

Ace your career advancement with University Park Country Club’s John Fetsick

Growing, then shrinking, then growing an IT firm w/ CRS Technology Consultants co-owner John Joyce

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The power of connections — and wearing a sharp tie with Shumaker Advisors CEO Ron Christaldi

The front lines of recruiting and retaining businesses with EDC of Sarasota County CEO Erin Silk

From a shot at Hollywood glory to a career in medicine with Dr. Seth Forman

Leading LegoLand Florida Resort through empathy, accountability, and discipline w/ Franceen Gonzales

The highs and lows of building a 50-year construction business with Josh and Alan Bomstein

Urgency breeds action with Bill Daubmann, CEO of My Shower Door

How to constantly look to do better and be better at work with 3D Cloud CEO Beck Besecker

Finding the opportunities in any situation with Manatee Community Foundation’s Veronica Thames

Busting the myth of the starving artist w/ Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson

The pursuit of perfection with Integrity Employee Leasing President and CEO Robert Hensley

Building a strong foundation for leadership at Visit Sarasota County with Erin Duggan

From an office bombing to a real estate empire with Ian Black

Get on the right flight path with Florida High Tech Corridor Council CEO Paul Sohl

Dare to be vulnerable and find your courage with Natalie Johnson

Fine dining and fine-tuning your career with Grace Restaurant owner Jason Lutzk

Five decades of learning: the legendary real estate career of William Raveis

Performing well under pressure with Perform[cb] CEO, Erin Cigich

Beating back anxiety and depression with real estate executive Michael Davis

Becoming a 2-time US Olympian and entrepreneur with Donald Suxho

The merging of restaurants and technology with Chon Nguyen

Major lessons in leadership with minor league baseball managing partner John Martin

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The beauty — and struggles — of being your own boss with Coyote Ugly franchise owner Joanna Olsen

Behind the scenes of a 40-year career in jewelry design with Mark Loren

Saving lives one text at a time with Cope Notes Founder Johnny Crowder

How an immigrant who didn't learn English until her 20s became a college president w/ Aysegul Timur

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