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.

Joshua Meehan

I have been blessed throughout my life with good bosses and I do not take that for granted. So far I have worked many random jobs ranging from a music camp counselor to lifeguard to ambassador for a graduate program, and through all I have had pleasant experiences for the most part. Read more>>

Nate Lee

I caught the music bug when I was 10. Shortly after, I attended a music camp in Levelland, TX, called “Camp Bluegrass.” There, I met camp instructors who were highly skilled professional musicians, and several took me under their wing. Read more>>

Yvonne Martinez

Yes, I sure can. Faye was my boss when I was 16 years old at a local restaurant where I was a waitress. She was a tough cookie but soft in the inside. She was stern but always cared about our well being. Read more>>

Jeanne McCoy

I had the opportunity to work with the late Horst Rechelbacher. To the beauty industry, he was known as the founder of Aveda and the father of safe cosmetics. Read more>>

Siobhan McDonnell

The best boss I ever had was one that advised me to leave. But there was great stuff that happened before that.. • Worked at UK’s largest film studio with surreal experiences Read more>>

Jessenia Cosme

James Conigliaro, my former boss, was more than a supervisor; he became a mentor, a confidant, and a guiding light in both my professional and personal journey. Read more>>