Steve Lear

What can we do to give students the tools they need to become capable, successful adults? Steve Lear invited Joe Nathan to share his thoughts in the following conversation.

Your company’s success depends upon getting the right people in the right seats. Learn how to retain top talent using the Kolbe system.

Chapter Seven finds you ready to begin your decision-making TRIP — your participants are in place, the goals are established, and a timetable is set. Read The Entrance Ramp to discover two more ways to ensure a smooth journey.

Chapter Six offers some final words of wisdom before you begin your decision-making journey. Read Final Packing Instructions to discover three ways to ensure your TRIP achieves its goals.

Steve Lear was in New Orleans for the annual Financial Literacy and Economics Education Conference. Here are highlights from this year’s sessions.

Steve Lear joined SLO contributors Erin Werde and Wanina Rae Debelo in Phoenix to celebrate Kolbe’s 50th anniversary at KolbeCon 2025. In the following post, he shares a few of his most memorable moments, which include delivering a tribute to Kathy Kolbe.

Read Kim’s insights on the latest trends she’s tracking. 

Chapter Five explores what to do once you have established decision-making groups. Read Creating Teams, Part Two, to discover the critical qualities to look for in team members.

Have you ever wished you could discuss your charitable giving with a trusted partner? Let me introduce you to Joshua Chadajo of JEC Philanthropy.

Chapter Four explores the next essential step in the TRIP process. Read Creating Teams, Part One, to discover the three critical decision-making groups needed and the specific skills each requires.

On October 13th, Steve Lear and Khalique Rogers, the Executive Director of Catalyst for Systems Change (CSC), were the guest speakers at a mentorship session for students in Steven Hauge’s  […]

On the recent eve of Yom Kippur—the holiest day of the Jewish calendar—broadcaster Stan Hustad sat down with his longtime friend Steve Lear for a spirited and heartfelt conversation about faith, forgiveness, and what it means to live humbly in “the Days of Awe.”

We’re excited to introduce Wanina Rae Debelo, founder of Noble Methods and a Kolbe Certified Consultant, as a guest contributor on the topic of youth and leadership development. Wanina Rae will share how understanding natural instincts at an early age can help young people discover their unique strengths and navigate life with confidence.

As many of you know, I’ve been a strong advocate of Kolbe Wisdom for over 30 years. That’s why I’m excited to partner with Wanina Rae Debelo to bring the benefits of Kolbe youth services to the SLO community.

Are you and your partner navigating life in sync or out of step? Discover how to turn your differences into a catalyst for growth and strength.