Acquire or Train Talent?

There is no easy answer to this fundamental question Business is booming in Greater Gainesville.…

Book Review: Prepare to Win “The First 90 Days” by Michael D. Watkins

Are you starting a new job or taking on a new role in your current…

Looking Forward/Looking Backward

Mentors can have a lifetime impact. I have been fortunate to have been the pupil…

How to Get Connected as a Young Professional in Gainesville

Building a professional network is a critical part of your career development. And it’s not…

Igniting Change

When I was 6 years old growing up in East St. Louis, Ill., I declared…

Racial Inequity Study Lays Groundwork for Auction

In 2017, a group of community leaders commissioned a report on racial inequity in Alachua…

Smart Business: an all-encompassing workforce produces greater yields

During my career, I have had the opportunity to travel around the world and work…

Professionalism Crucial in Job-Hunting

From the moment you hit the “apply” button on your computer, your interview starts. It…

Using Painstorming to Achieve Breakthrough Innovations

Innovation results when something new or unique is created. Innovation outcomes are often produced by…

Incubating Black Tech Talent in East Gainesville

Gainesville’s entrepreneurial spirit has ignited the launch of many tech startups. One gauge of this…