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August 31, 2026

Viewpoint: Defining Success for Post-High School Students (Part Two)   

How can schools help prepare young people to navigate adulthood successfully? Steve Lear shares his thoughts.

August 30, 2026

Viewpoint: Defining Success for Post-High School Students (Part One)

What does success look like after graduation? The SLO community shared their thoughts.

August 30, 2026

Is Your Savings Account Costing You Money?

Discover a simple way to make your money work smarter.

August 17, 2026

Instincts Have Implications

Discover three ways that instincts can impact your team—and how you can harness them to your advantage.

August 4, 2026

Building a Better Minnesota Through Civic Leadership

Steve Lear recently attended the 2026 Legislative Recap & Changemakers Program Celebration, hosted by Khalique Rogers, Executive Director of Catalyst for Systems Change (CSC).

July 28, 2026

Put Your Savings on Cruise Control

Learn How to Set Up a System That Sticks

July 27, 2026

The State of Our State

The results of a new survey shine a light on what’s working in Minnesota—and what still needs work. Here’s how to help us tackle one of our state’s top challenges.

July 19, 2026

5 Ways to Encourage Different Points of View at Work

Create a positive work culture by welcoming diverse opinions.

July 19, 2026

A Roadmap for Financial Readiness

What Minnesota students will learn in the Personal Finance course.

July 6, 2026

Kids These Days with Kim Lear: Getting Ahead Without Getting Dumb    

She’s back! Kim returns to share her generational insights on work, life, and everything in between.

June 29, 2026

Kudos to Khalique Rogers on his 2026 Bush Fellowship

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

June 23, 2026

Let’s Keep Minnesota First in Financial Literacy

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

June 23, 2026

Carpool Classroom

Sometimes the best lessons happen in a mobile classroom.

June 9, 2026

Is Investing $30 a Month Even Worth It, or Should I Wait?

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

June 5, 2026

Amplifying Your Talents with AI-Powered Solutions

Learn how AI can enhance what you already do best.

Steve Lear

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Viewpoint: Defining Success for Post-High School Students (Part Two)

Viewpoint: Defining Success for Post-High School Students (Part One)