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Generosity

November 14, 2024

A Novel Idea: Generosity Planning Month

Make time each December to remember generosity! Here are some easy ways to get started designing an annual giving plan.

Leadership

November 13, 2024

TRIP: A Decision-Making Manual

Want a higher income and more opportunities? Learn how to make decisions. According to the NACE 2024 Job Outlook, employees who can solve problems and work in teams are in high demand. Sharpen your skills with TRIP, an inclusive and effective decision-making process.

Spotlight

October 28, 2024

Service Spotlight

I first experienced Kolbe Wisdom in the late 90s as a student in the Strategic Coach program. It was one of those moments in my life that created tremendous clarity.

Leadership

September 17, 2024

Erin Werde Brings Kolbe Wisdom™ to Life

We are excited to announce that Erin Werde, President of The Instinctive Advantage, will be a regular Leadership contributor.

Leadership

September 4, 2024

Pipelines to Jewish Identity

Jews are in the news almost daily, making me proud and yet scared.  There are only about 15 million of us, and we have attracted a lot of attention.  Some have said we are loud. 

Leadership

September 3, 2024

Sequence Matters

To communicate effectively and build better relationships, discover why it’s important to be mindful of how we structure the message.

Leadership

August 6, 2024

A New Election Strategy

The following article introduces an idea for a new election strategy. Please share your thoughts and suggestions in the Curiosity Zone comment section at the end of the article so we can improve this concept and present it to political leadership. Thank you!

Podcast

June 14, 2024

Sneak Preview: The Integrated Economic System

Are you discontented with your finances?  Steve Lear has a solution. In this fourth episode of The Lear Report, Steve describes his vision for a new “integrated” economic system that could improve your financial future and make the world a better place.

Podcast

May 28, 2024

How Can We Stop Antisemitism?

It began as a candid conversation between a Jew and a Christian: What does antisemitism look like, and what can we do to stop it? On the third episode of The Lear Report, good friends and podcasting partners Steve Lear and Stan Hustad share their deep dive into this timely topic

Personal Finance

May 10, 2024

Help Financially Empower Minnesota Youth

Join our mission to bring quality personal finance education to every student in Minnesota.

Personal Finance

May 10, 2024

Why Financial Literacy Matters

Recently, the Minnesota Legislature made personal finance a required course for high school graduation.

Generosity

May 10, 2024

Getting From Good to Great

Need a blueprint for how to build and evaluate a great organization?

Leadership

May 10, 2024

Change How You Measure Progress

Changing the way that you measure your progress is the difference between feeling successful and happy or successful and unhappy.

Leadership

May 10, 2024

TRIP: A Decision-Making Outline

TRIP (The Resolution and Implementation Process) is a unique decision-making process that improves project management.

Generosity

May 10, 2024

Legacy Planning: Begin With the End in Mind

Legacy planning is challenging because it forces you to confront your mortality.