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.

Roger Starkweather

Mentorship is everything. As I’ve grown older, like fine wine, this statement has become increasingly true. Looking back, I vividly remember Erik, my first true boss—the one who took me under his wing and shared marvelous secrets of life. These nuggets of wisdom were ostensibly meant to improve my sales abilities in the business of selling rubber stamps, but they ultimately reinforced the importance of showing up authentically. Read more>>

Gaspara Cole

Josei Harris isn’t just the owner of Black Bella Spa—she’s the mentor I’ve always needed. Through her wisdom, support, and unwavering belief in me, she’s shown me how to lead with confidence, build real connections, and create opportunities for others. We met through our beauty school teacher and rest is history! Divine timing. She brings people together and the team couldn’t have been more perfect for eachother #BELLAS! She puts people in position, and wants them to WIN! Read more>>