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.

ARLEN schumer

My “big break” after graduating from Rhode Island School of Design with a degree in Graphic Design was getting to work for one of my childhood idols, the legendary comic book artist Neal Adams (1941-2022) at Continuity Associates, his New York City agency/studio. Read More>>

Adrienne Kinsella

It’s kind of funny to think about, but one of the best bosses I’ve ever had was at Koo Koo Roo restaurant – my first job out of high school. His name was Steve Gratz. This man challenged us, was consistently kind to us, respected our requested schedules, and made us actually want to come to work. The management style there was consistent. Read More>>

Cara Celeste

This is to the best boss I ever had. Mrs. Emily Castillo-Leon, the person who hired me and modeled leadership in a way that applies far beyond education. As a performing artist, I’ve worked across multiple fields—performance, teaching, and food service—which meant I had many different bosses over the years. What set Emily apart was her ability to see people clearly and lead them intentionally. Read More>>

Brian Neu

The best boss I’ve ever had was my father, Dwayne Neu. He gave me my first job when I was about ten years old, cleaning and organizing the office and warehouse in Lima, Ohio. It wasn’t glamorous work, but he was teaching me that the details matter and that you can’t run a good operation without solid organization. Read More>>