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Bonvera – CEO Update August 2022

August 21, 2022 |
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Bonvera family, I am looking forward to being with the team in Kansas this weekend and giving an update on business developments. As you all know, this summer we launched our biggest partnership to date bringing clean tech (solar power) into the portfolio of products and services that our Bonvera entrepreneurs have to offer their…

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Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies: A Primer for Those Looking to Learn More

July 28, 2021 |
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White Paper presented at CEF, Beaver Creek, CO, 2021   One of my favorite historical videos is a clip of the Today Show from 1994 where Katie Couric and Bryon Gumble are asking, “What is Internet? Do you write to it like mail?” It was an honest discussion in the moment, but 27 years later,…

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A Rebel Force Awakens

March 13, 2021 |
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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away….pan the Star Wars quintessential song. Episode 2020. A rebel force awakens. It is a period of civil unrest. As rebel forces are pushed apart by the dreaded COVID19 pandemic, some tech empires gain power while others spread fear and false news, hurting and enslaving the…

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The Leap – Launching Your Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy

March 13, 2021 |
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Is it time to make a change? Ready to make a leap in your life and career? The Leap – Launching Your Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy – Hardcover The Leap – Launching Your Full-Time Career in our Part-Time Economy – Audible

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COVID Reading List – Top 20

March 12, 2021 |
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Here are a few of my favorite reads during Covid in 2020! Treasury’s War – Juan Zarate Greenlights – Matthew McConaughey The Infinite Machine – Camila Russo Digital Gold – Nathaniel Popper The Ride of a Lifetime – Robert Iger What You Do Is Who You Are – Ben Horowitz Leonardo da Vinci – Walter…

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What are your transcending career skills?

August 27, 2019 |
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I recently had the opportunity to review chapter four of my “Love Your Work” on the “Brigitte and Eric in the Mornings” radio show out of Florida. I highlighted the often overlooked transcending career skills that are desperately needed in this new global economy. No matter what age you are or career field you find…

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Gig Economy: Rules for Success

July 4, 2019 |
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The American economy has been built by entrepreneurs that run small and medium-size businesses. As an entrepreneur myself, I have been passionate about writing and teaching about this subject especially after what I witnessed during the Great Recession in 2008. I believe the greatest insurance any person or family can have in this new global…

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Bonvera – A New Venture

March 30, 2019 |
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On May 1, 2018, I stepped down as President of Crown where I had served for 7.5 years to become a co-owner and CEO of Bonvera. It was a difficult decision because my time at Crown was a life-changing experience. I still cheer on my old team and am excited to be partnered with them on…

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How much is that education worth?

March 1, 2018 |
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A new year ushers in renewed vigor and optimism for the future. New Year’s resolutions abound from fitness and weight loss to career advancement and education goals. Mid-career professionals looking to pivot to a new career consider advanced education. High school students and parents are making plans for college in the fall by starting their…

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Conflict Resolution – Often Ignored and Critical for Career Success

February 10, 2018 |
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Conflicts between bosses and employees upset everyone. I know because I’ve been in both positions. I’ve experienced firsthand the tension, discomfort, and frustration that stem from unresolved issues. That’s how I know all conflicts must be addressed, no matter how awkward or difficult those conversations may seem. Problems don’t go away until they’re solved, and…

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