We often hear about bad bosses, but we think it’s important to talk about the good ones because we hope that by giving folks examples of how to be a good boss we can inspire future bosses to be better, to do better for their employees and all stakeholders.

Chanda Ounkong

I always get teary eyes whenever I talk about the best boss I have ever had. Katie was the most amazing supervisor I have ever had! I worked with her for eight years at McDonald’s. Read more>>

Amy Williams

I worked with an amazing individual for 8 years that provided me daily and weekly opportunities to grow. When I first started the job, he’d ask me, “What do you want to learn today?” Read more>>

Sylvia Crim & Chelsea Bryan

We chose this prompt because we are our own and each other’s bosses! Haha. We co-own a business together and happen to be best friends! We are very fortunate to be a great match as partners. Read more>>

Ade Chong

I am not going to speak about just one, but three great bosses. They have each shaped who I am and how I lead today. Karen was my first creative director. One of the first times I proudly presented work to her she said, “Slow down. Read more>> 

Gina Verdejo

I was a single mom with 2 kids working the 7:00 am to 3:30 pm shift in a Jewish nursing home. This was a very busy shift and required a lot of hard work. Read more>>

Rose Formaro

Rick Klass is the founder of Intermountain Plant Works. He started the business in 1974 and was president of the company until last September when we purchased it. Read more>>

Cat DeHaven

I have had the most amazing luck. The majority of my leaders have been inspirational, worthy individuals that deserve admiration. Read more>>

Johnny Manchild

The best boss I ever had would have to be Jeren Martin at Oklahoma Shirt Company. I thought a lot about this question, and there’s actually a lot of levels to it. Read more>>

Simone Leanora

In this country there’s so much emphasis on becoming your own boss and leaning into entrepreneurship that I think we negate the immense benefits and relevance of having an amazing boss. Read more>>