Full Name
Kim Lear
Speaker Bio
Kim Lear is a leading authority on generational research. Her work is dedicated to decoding how generational mindsets and evolving life stages reshape workplace
dynamics, consumer behaviors, educational trends, and political landscapes.
For 15 years, Kim has guided some of the world's most influential organizations through the complexities of generational shifts. Her insights have driven corporate strategies, informed product development, and provided leadership clarity during significant cultural transformations. A sought-after keynote speaker, Kim’s dynamic presentations have
resonated with global audiences across diverse industries.
In addition to speaking, Kim was head of research on the book Gen Z @ Work. She has written whitepapers on generational wealth transfer, retirement trends, and Gen Z’s
impact on higher education. Kim is the writer of the popular Substack, Kids These Days. She has been featured on NPR and national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and TIME magazine.
She is a highly sought-after generational expert and serves as an advisor to FORE, an AI startup focused on predictive analytics for attrition. She also volunteers for The 78
Cents Project, an organization dedicated to helping young women develop strong presentation skills.
When not delving into the minutia of human behavior, Kim can be found spending time with her husband and daughters in Minneapolis.
dynamics, consumer behaviors, educational trends, and political landscapes.
For 15 years, Kim has guided some of the world's most influential organizations through the complexities of generational shifts. Her insights have driven corporate strategies, informed product development, and provided leadership clarity during significant cultural transformations. A sought-after keynote speaker, Kim’s dynamic presentations have
resonated with global audiences across diverse industries.
In addition to speaking, Kim was head of research on the book Gen Z @ Work. She has written whitepapers on generational wealth transfer, retirement trends, and Gen Z’s
impact on higher education. Kim is the writer of the popular Substack, Kids These Days. She has been featured on NPR and national publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and TIME magazine.
She is a highly sought-after generational expert and serves as an advisor to FORE, an AI startup focused on predictive analytics for attrition. She also volunteers for The 78
Cents Project, an organization dedicated to helping young women develop strong presentation skills.
When not delving into the minutia of human behavior, Kim can be found spending time with her husband and daughters in Minneapolis.
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