Richard Bolles

Richard Nelson Bolles (1927-2017) was a renowned author, speaker, career coach, a former Episcopal clergyman, and a member of high-IQ society Mensa.  He was best known for the book What Color Is Your Parachute? This career book remained on The New York Times best-seller list for more than a decade, sold >10 million copies, and revolutionized how people approached job search by emphasizing self-assessment, purpose, and fulfilling work.