Author Archives: Jerry V. Dollar, Author, Humorist, Observer of the Human Condition

About Jerry V. Dollar, Author, Humorist, Observer of the Human Condition

When not trekking around the globe, Jerry Dollar can be found in Colorado Springs, CO where he lives with his wife Robbi. Besides an affinity for writing and travel; he is also an avid bodybuilder, a very prolific reader, and an enthusiastic observer of the human condition. Jerry has published two books which are available on: Lulu, Amazon, Kindle, Nook, and IBook. "Announcing a Flight Delay" is a hilarious recap of the author's experiences as a million mile flyer. "A Dollar's Worth" is a collection of observations on the human condition, which originally appeared as blog posts. Dr. Dollar has served in various senior executive management capacities over the past 25 years. He has previously worked within the healthcare, insurance, software, and several other high technology industries. Jerry is recognized for his expertise in creating the foundations for emerging organizations to succeed in complex sales environments. He is also well known for his leadership in guiding technology companies through rapid growth phases. Jerry speaks five languages and has conducted business in over 70 countries on six continents. He holds particular expertise in the Latin American and Western European geographic areas. Dr. Dollar holds a BA in International Affairs, a BA in Spanish, an MBA in Marketing, and a PhD in Organizational Development. He has authored numerous professional articles, various training courses, and has conducted seminars and conferences around the world.

A Toss of Gray

Without a doubt, a great number of you are assuming that there is a typographical error in the title of this blog post.  I assure you that I did indeed mean to use “toss” rather than “touch.”  That said; I … Continue reading

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Pack Your Trunk for the Grand Journey

The other morning served to make me question why I have a dog who obviously has no sense of what sub-zero wind chill means!  My teeth were chattering as my faithful hound Xena and I trudged uphill through ankle-deep drifting snow!  … Continue reading

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Driven in a New Direction

My daily routine includes a 120-mile round trip commute to and from work. Some might consider this to be a burden; but I actually enjoy the time behind the wheel.  On the way into the office; I am able to … Continue reading

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Life is Simply Another Day in the Airport Gate Area

I am sitting at the airport, enduring yet another flight delay; which hopefully will not magically transform itself into a flight cancellation.  It is amazing what an additional eighty minutes of waiting can do to an already anxious crowd.  The … Continue reading

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Unplanned Obsolescence

As is the case on most Sunday afternoons; I had the opportunity to get caught up with my daughters on the phone today.  My oldest lives in Tampa and has always prided herself on being the technophile of the family.  … Continue reading

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The Inescapable Erosion Within Our Lives

It is late February in Colorado; a time of year where we surprisingly get our greatest amount of snowfall.  One would think that living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains would mean blankets of white flakes around the holidays.  Truth … Continue reading

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Probably Probable Probability

All of us, whether knowingly or not, spend a large portion of our lives making decisions that are based upon probability.  It affects our professional, romantic, family, and spiritual lives in ways we may not readily comprehend.  The mysterious influence exerted by … Continue reading

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

After a long and storied career that has taken me to over seventy countries; I have learned the importance of building strong bonds in a compressed amount of time.  When you are discussing multimillion dollar deals with people who were … Continue reading

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Did It Really Count for Anything?

I have always been one that loves a good quote. It will never cease to amaze me just how much wisdom is out in the world, just waiting to be discovered! Once you find those magical words; it is a … Continue reading

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A Fortune Cookie Unleashed

I know, I know!  The title of this blog post sounds like a low-budget martial arts movie.  For a moment, I thought about following that particular notion as an introduction into this post.  Then thinking it over, I realized how … Continue reading

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