Steve Lear

Khalique Rogers is one of 30 regional leaders awarded a Bush Fellowship to help him take his leadership skills to the next level.

Our state’s top ranking in a recent poll inspires me to be involved in this important work.

Sometimes the best lessons happen in a mobile classroom.

Chelle’s advice will motivate you to get your money growing.

Learn how AI can enhance what you already do best.

 While Operation Metro Surge might seem to be in the rear-view mirror, many continue to feel its impact. Philanthropic Advisor Paul Odegaard shares the most critical funding priorities for Minnesotans right now.

Our congratulations to SLO Team Member, Muthu Meenakshisundaram, who recently graduated from the University of Minnesota Morris with a double major in economics and philosophy.
Learn how Muthu helped bring our latest project –Your Economic Avatar, and You—to life.

Discover simple strategies to handle money conversations confidently.

Highlighting organizations that are actively working for good in the world helps restore our perspective in these often chaotic and uncertain times.

Achieving the American Dream now costs more than $5M. Maybe the real issue isn’t money, but how we’re defining success.

Steve Lear and Brooklyn Forster were recently invited to present a seminar to Professor Jeff Stamp’s Food and Ag Sales class at the University of Minnesota. They focused on a topic students may not formally learn in school, yet need throughout life.

Steve Lear served as a judge at the 2026 Personal Finance Challenge State Competition at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, helping evaluate and inspire the next generation of […]

What if students could understand how they naturally take action—before stepping into their careers?

What truly drives job satisfaction?

Catalyst for Systems Change is empowering young people to shape real-world policy.