In the world of Riverdale’s Veronica Lodge, you really can have it all—a full-time high school career and a side gig with plenty of time leftover for her totally normal teen hobbies: catching murderers and orchestrating prison breaks. How can you, too, be your own boss? Follow these 12 rules to live and work by, according to the teen mogul and her friends.
Brandon and Kaleena Morrison’s father struck out on his own, building an ice cream business from the ground up. The siblings never wanted to take the reins of their father’s business. Yet, years later, as they discussed plans for their skin- and hair-care brand, United & Free, they would draw on what they learned from him to do it their own way.
Game of Thrones isn’t for the faint of heart, but neither is making it to the top of your field. With literal queens like Daenerys and Cersei making major power moves, the quest for the Iron Throne is like one huge, very cutthroat bid for employee of the month. And we could take some cues. Here, how to be a boss—both in your personal life and the boardroom—from some of your Westerosi faves. Disclaimer: dragons not included.
In business, the competition is fierce, and hard work is often subject to judgment. So it’s no wonder it takes a real boss to fight. Here’s how The Good Fight can provide a whole lot of inspo to keep you going.
So you wanna be a boss. Netflix and chill will yourself to get off the couch already. How to Be a Boss (According to Your Favorite Shows) is your excuse to binge all the TV you want. It’s career inspiration, right? As for me, chain-watching teen dramas now qualifies as research to bring you this informative series. We all win.
For anyone looking for tips on how to be a boss, the tricks employed by President Selina Meyer and her team aren't exactly a lesson in niceties. But as outlandish as Veep might seem at times, the show provides some (tongue-in-cheek) lessons about the importance of dedication, hard work, and how to chase your dreams without inhibition.