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All rights reserved. 5 Sunday, March 14, 2010 info@inventuregroup.com <p>Sponsored by the Carlson School of Management Executive Education at the Univeristy of Minnesota, Richard Leider will share how you can lead a life of certainty even in today's uncertain times.</p> <p>In today's world of frequent change, we must live with very high levels of uncertainty, and most of the traditional sources of support&mdash;at home, as well as at work&mdash;are often compromised or even missing.&nbsp; Add to that the fact that many of us face a wholly new career landscape today where the rules are unclear, paths have been erased and organizations are constantly reorganizing.</p> <p>This webiner offers the opportunity to learn how uncertain times can, in fact, be a possibility for experiencing a new sense of certainty.&nbsp; To sense this possibility, however, requires two essentials:&nbsp; renewed self awareness plus new rituals and practices.&nbsp; Based on Leider's classic bestseller, <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/The-Power-of-Purpose-Creating-meaning-in-Your-Life-and-Work-P7.aspx"><em>The Power of Purpose</em>,</a> this webinar examines the paradox of how uncertain times can be an opportunity for personal transformation.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a results of this webinar, you will be able to:</p> <ul> <li>Discover a new way to work on purpose in times of uncertainty</li> <li>Clarify essential practices for renewing your core focus and energy</li> <li>Coach yourself and others on finding support during change</li> </ul> <p>Date:&nbsp; Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009</p> <p>Teim:&nbsp; 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. CST</p> <p>To register, <a href="https://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/page10177.aspx">click here.</a></p> <p>For more information, call 612-624-2545 or 800-388-3863.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=22 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Inventure Group president John Busacker in partnership with Calvert Investments wins the prestigious Mutual Fund Alliance Award for Best Printed Communications for a medium-sized company.</p> <p>President John Busacker in partnership with Calvert Investments wins the prestigious Mutual Fund Alliance Award for Best Printed Communications for a medium-sized company. The award is for a 5-part series developed by John and Calvert Investments to equip Financial Advisors to better manage themselves and their most valued client relationships in these turbulent times. For more information <a href="http://www.mfea.com/StarAwards/2009/09Winners/award.asp?title=Best Printed Communications&amp;cat=Advisor_Communications">click here.</a></p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=21 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>2010 Inventure Expedition</p> <p>The Inventure Expedition for 2010 has been filled.&nbsp; Thank you.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=20 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Duke Corporate Education, an Inventure Group strategic partner, agains tops Financial Times annual ranking of all corporated education programs.</p> <p>Every May, the <em>Financial Times</em> presents its annual ranking of custom executive education.<br /> For the seventh year in a row, clients have ranked Duke Corporate Education #1 in the<br /> world.</p> <p>In a letter to its partners, Duke Corporated Education CEO Kim Taylor-Thompson stated, &quot;While we are the ones ranked, those results are really about the power of the partnerships we have with our clients and our educators, co-creating the educational activities. We are privileged to be part of such a talented and engaging community.</p> <p>Congratulations to Duke CE!&nbsp;</p> <p>To read the <em>Financial Times</em> story, <a href="http://www.ft.com/businesseducation/executiveeducation2009">click here</a>.<br /> &nbsp;</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=19 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Inventure Founder RIchard Leider and President Barbara Hoese lead purpose workshops in Albert Lea, Minnesota as part of AARP / Blue Zones &quot;community makeover.&quot;</p> <p>Richard Leider and Barbara Hoese are leading <a href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/may/21/expert-purpose-matters/">community Purpose Workshops </a>as part of the <a href="http://www.bluezones.com/vitality-project">AARP / Blue Zones Vitality Project</a>, currently being piloted in Albert Lea, Minnesota.&nbsp;</p> <p>Albert Lea is the focus of an innovative research project to extend the life expectency of its inhabitants by incorporating the lessons Dan Buettner learned from studying the lives of people who live the longest, healthiest lives.&nbsp; Called the &quot;Blue Zones,&quot; Buettner has lead teams of researchers to these five communities around the world to discover the key ingredients to longevity.&nbsp; His research is published in the New York Times best-selling book<em>, T<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426204000/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1243475947&amp;sr=8-2">he Blue Zones:&nbsp; Lessons for Living Longer from People Who've Lived the Longest</a></em><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Zones-Lessons-Living-Longest/dp/1426204000/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1243475947&amp;sr=8-2">.</a></p> <p>In his research, Buettner found that one of the keys to people living longer was that they had a sense of purpose.&nbsp; In fact, he cites research that says that people who have a purpose for their lives live seven years longer.&nbsp; So incorporating Purpose workshops for residents of Albert Lea only made sense.&nbsp; Discovering your purpose through using the <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/Calling-Cards-A-Journey-of-Discovery-P5.aspx">Calling Cards</a>, workshop particitipants are also encouraged to live out the purpose not only in the work but also by finding&nbsp; opportunities to volunteer in the community.&nbsp; To learn more about the Albert Lea workshops, <a href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/may/21/expert-purpose-matters/">click here.</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.aarpmagazine.org/health/vitality_project/">AARP</a> is partnering with <a href="http://www.bluezones.com/about">Blue Zones</a> in sponsoring the Vitality Project.&nbsp; To learn more about the key ingredients that create longevity or to take the Vitality Compass, <a href="http://www.bluezones.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=26&amp;Itemid=6">click here.</a></p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=18 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Inventure Principal, John Busacker, releases his first book, <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/8-Questions-God-Cant-Answerbr-br--P22.aspx"><em>8 Questions God Can't Answer</em>.</a></p> <p>All great leaders and coaches know that questions attract and engage listeners to learn about themselves and others.&nbsp; People are worn out by &quot;knowers;&quot; they want learners to lead and coach them through today&rsquo;s uncharted waters.</p> <p>Regardless of a person's faith persuasion, few would dispute that Jesus is one of the greatest teachers ever. In his first book, <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/About/OurTeam.aspx?bio_id=3">John Busacker</a> weaves together lively personal examples and compelling stories to unpack 8 pointed questions that people must answer for themselves.&nbsp;</p> <p>To learn more <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/8-Questions-God-Cant-Answerbr-br--P22.aspx">click here</a>.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=17 Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Check out these stories in the media!</p> <p>In Albert Lea, Minnesota, The Inventure Group is leading Purpose Workshops as part of the <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/News/Default.aspx?nws_id=18">AARP/Blue Zones Vitality Project.</a>&nbsp; Read about the workshop in the <a href="http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/may/21/expert-purpose-matters/">Albert Lea Tribune</a>.</p> <p>Read about the City of Edina, Minnesota's initiative on Positive aging in the <a href="http://www.startribune.com/local/west/44233142.html">Minneapolis StarTribune</a>.</p> <p>Learn more about MetLife's Mature Market Institute Study based on the work of Richard Leider in <a href="http://www.usnews.com/blogs/the-best-life/2009/05/07/its-time-for-some-life-planning.html">US News and World Report</a>.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=16 Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>Tanzania walking safari provides adventuring and inventuring</p> <p>Richard Leider will lead a group of Inventurers <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=18">&quot;Back to the Rhythm&quot;</a> in Tanzania from January 12 to February 1, 2010.&nbsp; An Inventure Expedition is an opportunity to renew and revision your life.&nbsp; It is a journey into the wonderful world waiting to be discovered within yourself in a setting that allows for both the excitement of new exploration and the time to comtemplate what's next for you.</p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Living/Expeditions.aspx">here</a> to learn more about the 2010 Inventure Expedition.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=15 Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Read new postings by Richard Leider Looking for inspiration and new ideas to help you keep on track in your quest to living, leading and working on purpose?&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Read these newest articles:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=20">Savoring Life Through Servant Leadership</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=19">The Call of a New Era</a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=18">Back to the Rhythm</a> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=14 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT <p>A new study released by Met Life's Mature Market Institute based on Richard Leider's book, <em>Repacking Your Bags</em>, finds that a sense of purpose is the foundation to living the good life.</p> <p>&ldquo;Living the Good Life&rdquo; requires money&hellip;or so many people have assumed. However, in a groundbreaking application of measurement to meaning, researchers have found that meaning trumps money.&nbsp; According to a new study by MetLife&rsquo;s Mature Market Institute&reg; (<a href="http://www.maturemarketinstitute.com">MMI</a>) and based on Richard Leider&rsquo;s best-selling book, <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/Repacking-Your-Bags-Lighten-Your-Load-for-the-Rest-of-Your-Life-Second-Edition-P8.aspx">Repacking Your Bags</a>, researchers found that those who have a sense of purpose are more likely to be content with their lives, are optimistic about their future and describe themselves as happy.&nbsp; The study, entitled <em>Discovering What Matters: Balancing Money, Medicine and Meaning</em>, found that key characteristics of people who are living on purpose include a &ldquo;focus on essential things and vision of the future they want to enjoy.&rdquo;<br /> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /> Focusing on the four key components of Money, Medicine, Meaning and Place, the MMI study found that &ldquo;people pursue a positive state of being, called the Good Life,&rdquo; by choosing how to best prioritize allocation of their time between various activities that make up the components.&nbsp; Results indicated that &ldquo;three of the top five activities were Meaning-related, and all four component themes were represented in the top six activities.&rdquo;&nbsp; <br /> <br /> As a result of the study, MMI ~ in conjunction with Leider ~ have developed a workbook and DVD to help people better &ldquo;plan and focus their activities to better achieve [their] personal vision of the good life.&rdquo;&nbsp; A full copy of the study and the workbook, entitled <em>Discovering What Matters,</em> are available on MMI&rsquo;s Web site under &ldquo;<a href="http://www.maturemarketinstitute.com">What&rsquo;s New</a>.&rdquo;</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=8 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Download your STLF Facilitator's Guide now Ready to lead a book discussion or a <em>Something to Live For </em>seminar?&nbsp; Authors Richard Leider and David Shapiro have developed a complete guide to help you successfully facilitate a group.&nbsp; It includes detailed instructions and ideas for you to prepare and lead a single dialogue or several sessions to dive deeply into the book and help others discover their own &quot;something to live for.&quot;<br /> <br /> &nbsp;Download your free copy of the <a href="/UserFiles/File/something-to-live-for_facilitators-guide.pdf">Something to Live For Facilitator's Guide</a><a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/Something-to-Live-For-Finding-Your-Way-in-the-Second-Half-of-Life-P1.aspx"><br /> </a> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=6 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT