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.

Angela Pierce

If I were to list the bosses I’ve had as an adult, there would definitely be some all-stars. Each one has left me with lessons and tools that continue to propel me not only in business, but also in personal life. For the past six years I’ve been a real estate agent with Keller Williams in downtown Chattanooga. My journey towards a real estate career started long before I ever considered getting my license… Read more>>

Amie Bishop

The greatest boss I ever had was Elisa Flores. She was the HR Manager of an organization I previously worked for and was the definition of “Practice what you Preach.” She led with such passion and empowered you to be the best no matter the task at hand. I remember like it was yesterday. It was the end of the month and we had to get the remaining units out in time for shipping. The paint booth was slammed but doing their best. Elisa got the HR team together, we all put on our PPE and headed to the production floor. Teamwork makes the Dreamwork right? I had never touched a drill in my life but I was drilling on fan tops like I was a pro. The entire HR Team jumped right in to help in anyway we could. Read more>>

Ben Schorr

Whenever playing the drinking game “Never Have I Ever,” one of my go-to’s was, “Never have I ever had a boss I didn’t like.” Just about every other person would have to take a drink, no matter who I happened to be playing with. (Since then a few managers have ended this spotless record, but I still have an exceptionally awesome list of former bosses). Read more>>