The Invaluable Things These Editors Have Learned From Their Favorite Boss

Bosses are like corporate parents. They teach you important lessons in the workplace and guide you through the world of business. The most important thing they can teach you is how to be a total boss in your own right. In honor of National Boss's Day, we're sharing the invaluable things our editors have learned from their favorite boss.

"My favorite boss led by example and taught me how to be a good manager who commands trust and respect. She was the perfect blend of compassionate and understanding and also really tough and no BS. It was obvious that she was willing to go to bat for our team, had our backs, and made us feel clued in by being transparent about any changes happening. But she also set her expectations high and wanted us to be flexible, accountable, and deliver high quality work. She also taught me the value in being scrappy and working together as a team towards a common goal. A great boss should inspire you to be your best. That's something I definitely think about in my day to day." — Joanna Douglas, editorial director, native

"Luckily my favorite boss is who I'm working with right now, and she continues to give me total confidence that I can be the best I can be. She has shown me the power of effective leadership and above all, compassion and respect for those you work with." — Samantha Netkin, assistant editor, native

"My managing editor at my previous job really encouraged me to not lose sight of my hobby outside of work. Despite how crazy things got or how busy we both were, she would always stress the importance of making time to do the things I love. In a world where we're always "on" and where it's sometimes difficult to separate work and life, being able to pour my energy into something outside of my professional duties has been vital for keeping me going. Her advice has stuck with me even after we've both moved on from our roles, but because of her invaluable lesson, she's remained my favorite boss — and now my best friend." — Stephanie Nguyen, assistant editor, native

"One of my favorite bosses taught me that trying to find a work-life balance is hard but to always make time for people who support, believe in, and challenge you. He also taught me not to be afraid to say no. You can't do it all, so do your best and don't sweat the small stuff because tomorrow is another day." — Caitlin Strang, operations director, native

"I learned so much from a boss I had while working at an art museum. She encouraged me to really explore new ideas, feel confident when speaking in front of large groups, and truly understand that you can't mess up when it comes to being creative. I often think of her before walking into a situation that I know might be challenging and smile, because thanks to her past encouragement, I know everything will turn out OK." — Sarah Lipoff, photography manager

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