Many business owners we’ve spoken with didn’t start with a huge team on day one. They had to learn how to be a good boss, but the problem is the books on leadership are often highly theoretical and so we wanted to hear practical examples of what it means to be a good boss. So, we asked some brilliant, insightful folks to share stories about the best bosses they’ve had.

Jessica Gillen

Martha and Larry, the exceptional bosses at the childcare center in Evergreen, have left an indelible mark on my professional journey. Read more>>

Dana Brass

When I moved to New York after university, I started working in publishing. I was really inexperienced and it was my first office job. I was a coordinator in a department with three editors and two assistant editors. Read more>>

Sarah Files

The best boss I ever had was actually my first boss, Donna Grzesik. I was 15, and not even looking for a job yet, but my History teacher approached me and asked if I wanted a job. Read more>>

Justin Randolph

Back when I was a young actor pursuing my dreams in the vibrant heart of New York City, fate led me to secure a day job at an advertising agency. This wasn’t just any ordinary gig; Read more>>

Kemi Fasheyide

When I first started at Old Parkland in the ER, it was CHAOTIC. We were under review from CMS and the volume of patients coming in the hospital was so high! We were always short staffed, but somehow functioned in that chaos. Read more>>

Jerlliyah Dotson

My mentor, Dr. Jeremy Whittaker, was the most amazing boss and exceptional mentor one could ask for. I graduated from the University of Memphis with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 2021 and decided to pursue a Masters of Science in Nursing (2023) to pursue my dream of becoming a nurse educator. Read more>>

Jasmin Ambiong

Currently, I work as a Chief Partnership Officer for a disability identity nonprofit organization called Billion Strong where I’m also one of the Cofounders. Read more>>