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.

Kenisha Darden

I’ve been blessed to have two incredible leaders who made a lasting impact on my life — one in the workplace and one in my personal journey. The first was Rob Stumpf, my store manager when I worked at Rooms to Go in Buckhead. Rob truly saw people — not just as employees, but as individuals with potential. Read More>>

Samantha Barnes

YES! I had the same boss/mentor from age 16 and up, with a few other bosses from internships sprinkled throughout. Her name is April and she owns a women’s clothing boutique and a wedding flower business. Read More>>

Habiba Musawar

“The best boss I’ve ever had is life itself. Life has been my toughest critic and my kindest teacher testing me, breaking me, and rebuilding me stronger every time. Through its challenges, failures, and blessings, I’ve learned resilience, gratitude, and faith in ways no classroom ever could. Read More>>

Nina Simmons

This is a great question. Brenda Cobb. The best boss I’ve ever had. I worked for an aviation title company years ago. I worked my way up in that company and I would hear about this Brenda Cobb being a difficult person to work with. She was one of the VP’s in the company. Read More>>