@markigordon

Writing about business news for business leaders and entrepreneurs on the Gulf Coast of Florida.

 Sarasota, Fl
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Joined February 2010
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Join us for a Socratic Stage discussion at @NewCollegeofFL with @BruceDGilley, @KhemrajTarron, and @energypast, moderated by @markigordon. Register to attend: socraticstage-11-21-24.splas…
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Big news today: My TEDxBradenton talk — on the newspaper industry going digital — is live. Major gratitude to those who came out in person and watched online.
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This week's @BizObserverFL cover story is a bit different for us, and I think/hope will be meaningful for a lot of readers. businessobserverfl.com/news/…

Daughter’s drug overdose fuels insurance exec’s new life mission | Business Observer

Michael Ortoll scaled the peaks of the insurance industry for 30 years. But the challenge that brought him to his knees didn’t come from work.

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What’s the biggest leadership challenge you’ve had in your career and how have you addressed it? #USFCEOConvo
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TY, @markigordon for good interview & @KyleMcDowellInc for sharing. Former Corporate America executive helps turn bosses into leaders businessobserverfl.com/artic…

Former Corporate America executive helps turn bosses into leaders | Business Observer

Kyle McDowell's 10 principles for building and sustaining a culture of excellence are essential — but, he says, not rocket science.

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Valuable read for any leader; TY @markigordon & Mark Pritchett. Soon-to-be retired foundation CEO: How I stopped micromanaging businessobserverfl.com/artic… @GulfCoastCF @FlChamber
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I enjoyed working with @markigordon on this important story! Proud of the work we do at @BTogetherOrg to remove barriers to employment and give people the support and tools they need to move forward. #SecondChances #Employment www-businessobserverfl-com.c…
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TY, ⁦@FPRACWC⁩ and our community's professional media leaders for joining us at MediaCon! ⁦@ObserverGroup⁩ ⁦@HeraldTribune⁩ ⁦@bradentonherald⁩ ⁦@wusf⁩ ⁦@markigordon⁩ ⁦@LeveyBaker⁩ ⁦@VeniceGondolier⁩ #GeckosSRQ
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Thanks @markigordon and the The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce! This was a great event and I love the article! lnkd.in/dkWsBadu

Thanks Mark Gordon and the The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce! This was a great event and I...

Thanks Mark Gordon and the The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce! This was a great event and I love the article!

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My latest @BizObserverFL #leadershipmatters column is about @JulieCHenry and her new book. And there's naked mole rats. And sea cucumbers. businessobserverfl.com/artic…
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Some #tragic #news about a prominent #SWFL #chef and #Entrepreneur, Brian Roland. #thisishoweroland #Bstrong businessobserverfl.com/artic…

Prominent chef, business owner critically injured in accident | Business Observer

Brian Roland’s social media pages have filled with support for his recovery.

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The book and host for the next @BizObserverFL #openbook #bookclub event are both #amazing (me thinks.) The book: Turning the Flywheel - a companion to #goodtogreat by @level5leaders The host? @ErikaDonalds A #free #virtual event Nov. 4, 4 PM. businessobserverfl.com/artic…
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Some breaking news from the @edcsarasota in the @BizObserverFL Lisa Krouse has been named interim CEO. #economicdevelopment businessobserverfl.com/artic…
Do you know an #amazing, #talented leader in the #business #community? Are you that #rockstar? The Business Observer annual #40under40 issue is the place to get that recognition. Be part of one of the most read issues of the year. Apply now! businessobserverfl.com/artic…
Join us on June 23 for a virtual roundtable featuring leading local & national journalists. Connect with @hoop4you @RodCarterTV @lreiley @RonnieRamos @gabriellecalise @markigordon @vbench @ThuyLanWTSP @TBBJVeronica & Krista Brunson. Register now: buff.ly/3uF9gMn"
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Honored to be included in @markigordon Leadership Matters series in @BizObserverFL . My story is one of redemption. I’ll continue working to ensure everyone is afforded the same opportunity to live and grow. Now back to work!!!! #CJReform #Mercy #Love businessobserverfl.com/artic…
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Thaddeus Bereday has gone from workaholic and alcoholic to cancer (twice) and to prison. He's making the most of his #secondchance. His story of #redemption and #resilience is my latest #leadership column in the @BizObserverFL businessobserverfl.com/artic…
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TY, @markigordon & @BizObserverFL for telling the stories of restaurants promoting career mentality to find employees. Let's get to work! businessobserverfl.com/artic… @WeRRestaurants @FRLAnews @quillenmike @AMOysterBar @GSCC @ManateeChamber @RepStephMurphy @tommygregoryFL @JimBoydFL

Restaurants promote career mentality to find employees | Business Observer

John Horne and Mike Quillen offer careers at their restaurants, not just jobs.

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Congratulations to #NewCollegeofFL alum Norm Worthington @NormWStar2Star and his Sarasota-based company Star2Star @Star2Star @tommygregoryFL @JoeGruters @will_robinsonjr @FionaForFlorida @RepBuchanan @JimBoydFL businessobserverfl.com/artic…
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#breakingnews in Business Observer: Homegrown Sarasota-Bradenton Star2Star sold for $437 million. Long way from when Norman Worthington and Joe Rhem started the company in a garage. “You can either create a creative destruction or…lnkd.in/gSASS9j lnkd.in/g4_2KHK
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