Nov 5, 2021BO PARFET’S 5 TIPS FOR WITHSTANDING THE GREAT RESIGNATIONSince the pandemic’s first shockwaves in early 2020, the American economy has undergone multiple phases of contraction and growth. The latest stage has been dubbed “The Great Resignation,” as a flood of people — burnt out and unfulfilled — have chosen to quit their jobs. The effects of this mass…Bo Parfet4 min readBo Parfet4 min read
Nov 1, 2021Bo Parfet Joins Advisory Board of Adventure ScientistsBOZEMAN, Mont., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bo Parfet, Founder and CEO of Denali Ventures Philanthropy, has been invited to join the advisory board of Adventure Scientists, a non-profit organization that gathers data from the outdoor adventure community and uses it to address global environmental and health challenges. Since 2011…Bo Parfet3 min readBo Parfet3 min read
Jun 15, 2021Bo Parfet keeps on climbing, an interview with Richard Wiese — BOSS MagazineRichard Wiese is an American explorer. As an author, adventurer, past president of the famed Explorer’s Club, host and executive producer of PBS show “Born to Explore With Richard Wiese,” and podcast host of “Life’s Tough: Explorers Are Tougher,” Wiese has experienced some of the most dangerous and breathtaking journeys…Bo Parfet6 min readBo Parfet6 min read
Jan 19, 2021How Leaders Can Conquer Monotony and Burnout During the COVID-19 PandemicUnderstanding mental health is a necessity in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As we enter a new year, much still feels just as it did at the very beginning of the global lockdown, and especially in the context of work. Nearly an entire year of repetition and constant…4 min read4 min read
Jan 15, 2021How to Use Your Short-Term Downtime for Long-Term Professional SuccessFor busy, multitasking professionals like myself, having downtime during the workday can feel somewhat foreign. My to-do lists typically feel constrained by deadlines. In the absence of time-sensitive assignments, some of us would likely even forget how to do our jobs to the best of our abilities. Hindsight is 20/20…4 min read4 min read
Jan 15, 2021How a Walking Routine at the Workplace Can Improve Productivity and Wellness.As we continue to grapple with and adjust to the profound disruption that the pandemic has imparted on our daily lives, the need to find health-conscious escapes and releases can prove difficult. Exercise sanctuaries like gyms and group workout classes are limited in occupancy and availability, and often don’t meet…4 min read4 min read
Jan 13, 2021The Importance of Effective Interpersonal Communication and Linguistic MirroringAfter a career taking me from Wall Street to the world of social entrepreneurship, I can say with confidence that it is unrealistic to assume the possibility of immediately understanding the point of view of every professional one meets. Given that there is always a learning curve in understanding the…3 min read3 min read
Dec 9, 2020Leadership Under Pressure: Bo Parfet’s Advice for Staying Calm During Uncertain TimesAs a business and community leader, philanthropist, mountaineer, and naturalist, Bo Parfet has experienced his fair share of crises, navigating indeterminate paths forward in both his professional endeavors and personal adventures. He has helped lead teams to the top of the world’s tallest peaks, experiencing the highest highs and the…3 min read3 min read
Dec 5, 2020Leading Through AmbiguityDeveloping a clear vision for how to build and manage a business is a crucial element to its success. Creating detailed business plans, defining roles, and identifying barriers are important aspects to leading effectively and with clear direction. This year has tremendously impacted businesses around the globe as they navigate…4 min read4 min read
Dec 2, 2020Why Vulnerability Makes Great LeadersIn the not-so-distant past, business leaders operated focusing solely on the bottom line. If you wanted to succeed in business, you had to leave your feelings, family, social skills at the door in favor of a strict focus on the numbers. …4 min read4 min read
