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.
Carley Klein
Without a doubt, the two most influential people that sculpted my work-ethic have been my parents, Mark and Linda Gubera. Both being entrepreneurs themselves, I have learned that you can’t cheat the grind. I grew up with my parents constantly managing their businesses and work schedules. Read more>>
Taylor Emery Eck
I feel incredibly lucky that my father has always been an inordinate example of hard work and I feel like he has taught me the most about the benefits of a strong work ethic. I was raised with a dad who always worked but was also always present. Read more>>
Rick Battram
Of course, my extremely successful and diligent father (Richard “Dick” Battram) taught me the basics—value presentation, show up early, stay late, volunteer, and respect your boss. Some of that stuck. But it was my various teachers who really taught me how to work. Tom Lang showed me to approach work like a meal—know when to stop. Read more>>
Haley Jarrells
My dad. I lost my father back in 2018. He always had such a drive to overcome anything. He showed me with hard work, you can be successful. The hardest working person I’ve ever known. Read more>>
