Who taught you the most about work?

Aliyah Daley

I’ve had some really great examples in my life of people who’ve taught me about work, but I want to give a special shout-out to my granddaddy, also known as Buck. I don’t think my granddad has ever had a traditional nine-to-five job, and if he did, I don’t remember it. I’ve never heard him say he had to clock in anywhere. Read more>>

Judith Zehmke

My Dad taught me the most about work. He’s a retired Air Force Colonel and he worked HARD. He would get up at 5am every day and meticulously put on his uniform. When I was little, I would get up early and I remember watching him carefully pin all of his insignia on and polish his shoes. Read more>>

Troy Johnson

Without a doubt, my grandfather taught me the most about work. He lived to be 101 and was the definition of a Renaissance Man — a true “Man’s Man.” Every day, he put on a suit like he was headed to a boardroom, then spent hours in the garden or under the hood of a car. Read more>>

Nadia Elhag

My family taught me the most about work. I grew up in a very ‘go getter’ household. My parents both have entrepreneurial mindsets and I would say that definitely was brought down to me! My sisters are all hard workers, and I look up to that. Read more>>