Steve Lear

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.

We are happy to welcome Paul Odegaard from the Minneapolis Foundation as a guest contributor on generosity!

To inspire you during this season of giving, we asked Paul, a Philanthropic Advisor, and his friend, Steve Lear, a Financial Planner, to talk about what motivated them to make philanthropy an integral part of their lives.

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

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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!

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.