Steve Lear

Dan Senor has a rare gift: he translates complex geopolitical and Jewish communal issues into language real people can understand and act on. His insights don’t just inform; they inspire.

On May 5th, Kathy Kolbe passed away, leaving us an incredible legacy to carry on. My heart is heavy, and yet it feels full at the same time. Heavy with the sadness of loss, yet full of gratitude for having had the opportunity, over the past 25 years, to meet, interact with, and learn from her.

Generational insights on work, life, and everything in between

“Learn how digital connections are creating a meaningful sense of community.”

“I admit to being totally biased as Kim is one of my seven amazing children. So why am I promoting her business? Because she’s really good at what she does!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Dan Hiebert for nearly 20 years, but our collaboration truly deepened in 2022 when I began working with Julie Bunn (Executive Director of the Minnesota Council on Economic Education) on legislation aimed at requiring personal finance classes for high school graduation.

You don’t create constructive conflict with your friends; you create it with people you believe are your adversaries.

In 1993, Steve Lear and a few close friends climbed into a car and headed south to Iowa. They were on a volunteer mission to Des Moines, where severe flooding had caused $15 billion in damage.

Erin Werde invites you to take a journey of self-discovery! Learn why understanding your strengths is the key to unlocking your full potential and living a truly authentic life.

Both Paul Odegaard, a Philanthropic Advisor at The Minneapolis Foundation, and Steve Lear, a Financial Advisor, help clients with generosity planning. We asked them to share their definitions of generosity with us in the following reflection.

To answer this question, you need a clear understanding of your finances. Follow these simple guidelines to build giving into your budget and make generosity a habit!

How do you become a good giver? Follow these principles to take your generosity to the next level!

Our goal at SteveLear.org is ambitious: to help repair the world. And behind every big dream is a great team! Please view the charts illustrating our Core Team’s roles and the exciting projects we’re working on with our Intern Team.

Innovative. Strategic. Insightful. Collaborative. These are the first words I think of when describing a favorite colleague of mine for the past 40 years.

Since June 2022, I have proudly partnered with the Minnesota Council on Economic Education (MCEE) to champion a crucial initiative: ensuring every student in Minnesota has equal access to financial literacy education.