Who taught you the most about work?

Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the most interesting and trailblazing entrepreneurs and creatives we noticed the biggest lessons they learned about work often came from unexpected sources. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

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>>