New direction
FORGET WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT love. It’s change that really hurts. Corporate leaders will tell you it’s the biggest challenge they face today. Constant change makes it difficult to remain relevant and to...
View ArticleHome prices jump 6.2 percent in second quarter; eclipse 2016 high
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY The headstrong supply and demand imbalances in much of the country slightly tempered the pace of sales and caused home prices to maintain their robust growth in the second...
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In the last few weeks, there has been a lot of focus on the federal government “debt ceiling.” Headlines have prophesized everything from a total government shutdown to a market crash to an economic...
View ArticleIt’s in the genes
BY DAN MEARNS Florida Weekly Correspondent When it comes to real estate, the apple sometimes doesn’t fall very far from the tree. Of course, the same could be said of any career path. Many children...
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Have you ever heard of “spoofing”? No, it’s not the latest hip-hop dance move or viral YouTube video. Instead, spoofing is a very serious financial crime on which law enforcement is now focused with...
View ArticleLooking beyond the résumé
SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY IT’S ALWAYS EXCITING WHEN YOU RECEIVE A RÉSUMÉ FROM A CANDIDATE WHO SEEMS LIKE A great fit for the job. It’s even more exciting when the candidate nails the first interview...
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One of the most famous quotes about successful communications is attributed to the Greek philosopher Aristotle: “Tell them what you are going to tell them. Then tell them. Then tell them what you told...
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SPECIAL TO FLORIDA WEEKLY YOU LANDED A GREAT INTERNship and couldn’t wait to get started. But as it turns out, it’s not as glamorous as you thought it would be. In fact, most of your time is spent on...
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