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.
Carla Duenas
I had the privilege of working with a leader who was not only a boss but also a mentor—a person who quickly earned the team’s trust by genuinely caring about each individual, taking the time to learn about their world, and sharing creative, fun ideas to enhance our work. At the time, I was the newly hired dietitian, fresh out of clinical training with just one year of experience, joining a team of two seasoned professionals. I will always be grateful to him for teaching me lessons I still apply every day in my career. Read more>>
Kelsey Johnson
During my dietetic internship and undergraduate studies, I encountered the clinical side of nutrition, which often felt impersonal and detached from client connections. Fortunately, I met my wonderful mentor, a legendary figure in the eating disorder field in the Pacific Northwest. She took me under her wing and introduced me to non-diet and weight-neutral philosophies such as HAES and Intuitive Eating, as well as the importance of truly connecting with clients. This experience was transformative, allowing me to approach client care holistically rather than from a purely clinical perspective. It was a game changer in my work with clients moving forward. Read more>>
Splash Wrld
The best boss we ever had, was ourselves. Being your own boss is true freedom, sure its stressful doing everything on your own, but being able to clock your own hours, and call your own big shots is truly what matters. Having full creative control of your own brand, art, or music, and the bonus is, you dont have to pay anybody in the end, u keep all your copyrights, royalties, publishing etc. Now as far as mentor goes, shout out to Ugly Money Niche & Biggz. Read more>>
Marten Niner
Dr. Marie Loscavio and Laura Hahn from Cognova Consulting have been the most remarkable mentors in my life. Back in 2014, I found myself in a state of utter chaos. I was managing two companies on the brink of failure, facing the prospect of a potentially messy divorce, and feeling like I was losing my mind. It was through a series of fortunate coincidences that I crossed paths with Marie and Laura. From the moment we met, their guidance and support were nothing short of transformative. They helped me navigate the turbulent waters I was in, leading me to a much better mental place. With their wisdom and encouragement, I was able to make a huge shift in my businesses. They also helped me shift my perspective on my divorce, turning it into an amicable process rather than a contentious one. Read more>>