Kim Lear prepares leaders for the changing workforce and marketplace.
Her work decodes generational perceptions—from work ethic and compensation to spending, sacrifice, and wellbeing.
By seeing the world through another generation’s eyes, leaders can meet friction with curiosity, confusion with clarity, and paralysis with decisive action.
Generational insights go far beyond workplace dynamics or consumer trends. At their core, they offer a roadmap: where we’ve been, how we got here, and where we’re headed. Understanding these forces empowers leaders to make bold, future-focused decisions.
Kim’s work isn’t about out with the old, in with the new. It’s about connection. She helps organizations bring people together, leverage generational strengths, and prepare for what’s next.
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About Kim
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.
Her work has garnered attention from national media outlets such as NPR, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, USA Today, and TIME Magazine.
As a speaker, researcher, and consultant, Kim prides herself on distinguishing between short-term noise and genuine cultural shifts. Through rigorous analysis—combining quantitative data, qualitative insights, and cultural observations—Kim equips her clients with the tools they need to thrive amid constant change.
She is currently in her fifth year of a longitudinal study on leadership, and regularly presents her generational research at speaking engagements around the world.
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