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.
Shanick
The best boss I’ve ever had is the one I have now. My current principal is a breath of fresh air. She treats her employees like actual human beings. She always has her doors open and is always willing to listen to us. She gives us her full attention and invites us to brainstorm ideas as a team. She also understands that we are more than just employees and we have lives outside of our careers. She prioritizes family and asks no questions when we have to respond to things outside of our roles at work. She trusts that we will get the work done and is always reminding us how much we are appreciated. I can go on and on about how amazing she is, but I think you get the idea. Read more>>
Ivan Chaika
Throughout my life, I’ve participated in many sports and martial arts, such as swimming, karate, basketball, judo, triathlon, and aikido. In each of these, I met incredible people, coaches, and Senseis. They are not exactly bosses, but great leaders. The most significant experiences were with three of them: swimming, triathlon, and aikido. Read more>>
Sylvia Merino
When I was 19 years old, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). I was in my 2nd year at a community college. This kept me from continuing my education for a while, at least until the medication kicked in. I continued my studies one class at a time, while working at the college. After 5 years, I received my Associate of Arts Degree. I never went on to a university and regretted it ever since. Read more>>
Shayla Lance
My best mentor would have to be Jodell Clarke of Jodell Clarke Designs. I’ll call my time with her an internship, I was only with Jodie for about 6 months. During my time with her I was a college student, towards the end of my junior year and into senior year. I feel like we found each other at the perfect time in both of our lives. She had been in the Interior Decorating and Design business for 20+ years but some personal life situations were starting to hinder her business success. I was an Interior Design student nearing graduation trying to get my foot in the door of some real world opportunities. During my short time with her, she never treated me as “less than” her, she always treated me as a partner in her business. I would accompany her to clients’ homes for consultations and installations. Read more>>