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.
Alex Cohen
The best boss I ever had was a man named Arthur Wood who owned an event company called Art of the Event now in Medford MA. He is an avid music lover himself, when I last worked there in 2015 he had 100+ guitars lining the wall of his office. He was the most understanding boss I ever had in terms of taking my priorities of being a musician into account. Read more>>
Kemila Zsange
The best boss I’ve ever had is myself. I hope I’m not getting off the topic too much, but I wanted to answer this question as sincerely and truthfully as I can. I do enjoy working for myself. Before I started my private practice, I worked for very big and very small companies and taught in a college. I had many great bosses, but myself is the best boss I’ve had. I enjoy working for myself, the flexibility I negotiate with myself, and the support and understanding I get from this boss. I feel lucky this way. Read more>>
Taylor Eppard
Most stylists can tell you that finding a “best boss” in the industry is no easy task. Finding that diamond in the rough salon owner has taken me 10 years. My first bosses had me ready to leave the industry all together. When I first branched out onto my own, the location I was at felt very corporate still. The second location was easily the worst decision I’ve made as a renter. I could talk about that forever. Read more>>
Emily Karc
The best boss I ever had was John Morgan who once owned a small grocer where I found myself employed at 15. John was kind, gentle and fair. Beyond fair. I saw him give young kids from broken homes a place to belong. He allowed each individual under his employment to have a shot at greatness. No matter their grades, their home life, or how many times they messed up at work, John always gave them a second chance. Read more>>
S.L Jackson
The best boss I ever had is myself. Once I decided to bet on myself and take the risk of becoming an author my life changed for the better. I was able to take my plan from my thought to physical product the way I wanted. I took all my years of networking and put the right people in place to get my vision across the proper way. Read more>>
Michelle Healy
“You are ready”. Those three words changed my confidence and trajectory of my career. Three years into my dream career as a hairstylist I started second guessing if I had made the right decision. Could a shy introverted personality type like myself really be successful in an industry known for extroverts? Feeling unsure I packed up everything and moved to a new state applying for any job that I thought I was qualified for and simultaneously working with a career coach to reevaluate everything. Read more>>
Aaron Gall
Hands down it was David Hazelmyer. He was owner of a bar I worked at. From the first day I worked there till he sold the place, I never knew if he was going to crack me in the nuts or buy me a drink. Read more>>