Perfect Gifts for Your Unique Boss

Boss’s Day, also known as National Boss Day, is designed to show appreciation to your trusted leader. The holiday was first introduced in 1958 by Patricia Bays Haroski. She wanted to celebrate her boss, who also happened to be her father, on his birthday, with the goal of improving the relationship between employees and leaders at their workplace. Little did she know that over 60 years later, we would still be observing the day to celebrate our distinctive leaders.

Every boss has a different approach to work, communications, and processes that denote their style of management. According to psychologist Daniel Goleman, there are six unique leadership styles — the visionary, the coach, the affiliative boss, the democratic boss, the commander, and the pacesetter. This October 15th, on National Boss’s Day, we want to help you celebrate their uniqueness with a gift set tailored to their individual leadership style.

Is your boss inspiring, compassionate, and directing the team toward a shared goal? They may fit the mold as the visionary leader. If your leader is a team player who plays well with others, we recommend our Ketel One Botanical Collection with Fever-Tree Club Sodas. Encourage your boss to unwind and celebrate your wins with a few rounds of crisp Vodka Sodas. Just like your amicable boss, the Ketel One and Fever-Tree perfectly blend fragrant botanicals and crisp, refreshing sodas to make the perfect cocktail that are a crowd pleaser.

Does your boss set personal and professional goals in the workplace and push you toward greatness? We think your boss may be a natural-born coach! If your leader is a motivator that works hard and plays hard, we recommend our Heaven’s Door Collection. This collection is exceptional by all measures and perfectly balanced, just like your boss who deserves it. Straight rye, straight bourbon, and double barrel whiskey; whatever your boss has a taste for that day, it’s all there!

Does your boss aim to create personal connections with employees and clients alike? If you work in a harmonious environment cultivated by your leader, we think you may have an affiliative boss. For the emotionally intelligent boss, we recommend the Gray Whale Gin and Soy Candle Gift Set. This gift set is ideal for the boss that deserves tranquility after creating a balanced workplace for you and your co-workers. Allow the taste of six Californian botanicals and the aroma of an all-natural candle (made from an upcycled Gray Whale Gin bottle) to transport your trusted leader to a relaxing state this Boss’s Day.

Do you have a boss that takes everyone’s thoughts and opinions into consideration before making a decision? If you’re lucky enough to have a collaborative leader who listens carefully, we think you have a democratic boss. We recommend the Black-Owned Build The Bar Collection for this boss that aims to please. For the boss that always takes your teams’ opinions into consideration, we think this incredible bundle features Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey, Loft & Bear Artisanal Vodka, Ten To One White Rum, Du Nord Fitzgerald Gin, and Hella Cocktail Aromatic Bitters is the ideal gift set. Your boss gets the best of multiple worlds with this crowd pleaser!

Does your boss steer the ship independently and with ease? If you’re shaking your head yes, you have a Commander at the helm. This type of boss gives clear instructions with achievable deliverables. While you have your head down and are completing tasks, your fearless leader is paving the way. We recommend giving your direct boss a distinguished gift with The Glenlivet 15 Year Old with Simon Pearce Bristol Tumbler or The Glenmorangie 18 Years Old. These single malt scotch whiskies have a distinctive and exceptional character, just like your boss. Go the extra mile to give this exceptional leader a memorable gift by engraving the bottle as well!

Does your boss set daily, monthly, and annual goals for you and your team? If you’re constantly challenged to reach new milestones, it seems like you have a pacesetter in charge. This demanding leader urges you to work hard. However, they’re not afraid to roll up their sleeves to work alongside you. What better way to celebrate this collaborative leader than to mix up some margaritas with the Grand Margarita Kit? There is no superior route to show appreciation than with aged Tequila Cristalino and all the essentials to create premium cocktails together!

A boss is a leader who makes important decisions every day. But, a boss can also be a trusted confidant and friend that you rely on to help you succeed at work and beyond. This upcoming National Boss’s Day, we hope you’ll stray away from the traditional card and opt for a spirited gift set curated to their specific leadership style.