Steve Lear
Welcome to a lively learning experience!
Steve Lear, a well-known community activist specializing in generosity planning, career development, and leadership training, is excited to launch a series of speaking topics he describes as “TED talks at the bar.”
Steve loves talking to small groups of “incredibly curious” people who enjoy a dynamic and interactive presentation style. There’s always time for questions because Steve understands people are interested in learning. And he’s still surprised by how much he continues to learn from conversations with his audience!
Through a mix of graphics, information, and dramatic storytelling, Steve creates compelling discussions that invite you to learn, laugh, and leave with a new perspective.
Below are brief topic descriptions with links to more information about each presentation. To learn more about Steve’s work, please visit SteveLear.org.
Get ready for an engaging discussion with speaker Steve Lear, who provides context for the history happening in this complicated region. Steve integrates the historical relationships between Turks, Persians, Arabs, and Jews as he explains why events occurred.
One of its cornerstone presentations is “Judaism on One Foot.” This engaging and enlightening talk provides audiences with a foundational understanding of the Jewish people—who they are, what they believe, and how they are similar to and distinct from other cultural and religious groups.
Steve Lear wants to change your financial mindset from “making money” to “creating wealth.” This isn’t about managing money once you have it—it’s about how you build wealth and security through strategic career planning. The earlier you begin, the better!
Steve Lear shares wisdom from the front lines of leadership, drawing on his years of experience as an entrepreneur. Citing examples of his victories and challenges, Steve discusses what he has learned along the way: Effective leadership begins when you realize it’s not about you but about creating an environment that fosters sustainability.
Participants are encouraged to question, reflect, and most importantly, dream about new possibilities for themselves, their families, and their future. Come and learn how to begin designing your American Dream.
This engaging presentation is designed for those who have spent years building wealth, careers, and families and are now considering the impact they want to leave behind. Its message will resonate with anyone considering their legacy—whether they are members of a faith community, a senior group, or financial professionals providing philanthropic advice to clients.