http://www.inventuregroup.com/rss.aspx What's New was created for you to keep up-to-date on our latest offerings and activities. Check here for course offerings, new articles and products and news of Inventure principals in the community. (c) 2010, The Inventure Group. All rights reserved. 5 Thursday, July 29, 2010 info@inventuregroup.com <p>Richard Leider's lastest postings include A Year of Living Purposefully, Seekers Anonymous co-authored by Larry C. Spears, and Inner Kill - the Art of Dying Without Knowing It.</p> <p>Looking for some reading to spur your creativity and focus for living, leading and working on purpose?</p> <p><br /> Read these newest articles by Richard Leider:</p> <p><a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=22">A Year of Living Purposefully</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=24">Seekers Anonymous: On Being a Seeker in the 21st Century</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/Resources/Recommended.aspx?rec_id=23">Inner Kill - The Art of Dying Without Knowing I</a>t</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=14 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p>The Conference Board releases DVD featuring presentations from The Learning from Legends Seminars held in New York.&nbsp; Includes &quot;The Purpose of Coaching&quot; by Richard Leider.</p> <p>First in a new series featuring &quot;the legends of coaching,&quot; this two-hour DVD allows you to access the wisdom of renowned coaching expertsl. &nbsp;Featuring Richard Leider, named by Forbes as one of the nation's top 5 executive coaches, the DVD includes topics such as the purpose of coaching, coaching for results, coach as mentor, coaching's role in leadership development, and what's next in coaching.</p> <p>Join Richard, Marshall Goldsmith, Sally Helgesen, Gary Ranker, Frances Hesselbein and others to develop your coaching or lean more about how coaching can be an integral part of your leadership development.</p> <p>To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.conference-board.org/conferences/TheBestofCoaching_DVD.cfm">The Conference Board</a>.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=34 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p>John Busacker leads a session of the highly-recommended Minnesota Executive Program offered by the Carlson School.</p> <p>The Minnesota Executive Program is a powerful advanced business strategy and leadership program designed for top executives. It's an efficient, successful method for gaining a clear understanding of the economic environment and competencies working with strategic models, as well as the ability to leverage technology, gain market share, and effectively engage and lead people.&nbsp; Inventure Group Principal and President, John Busacker, is one of the featured presenters at the 2010 program.<br /> &nbsp;<br /> In four weeks-one week a month from September through December-you will participate in a highly energetic, interactive environment that includes discussion sessions, small group work, reflection, reading, case studies, and live cases-all designed to improve your executive capabilities. <br /> <br /> For more specific information including dates, location, fees and registration information, visit the the <a href="http://www.carlsonschool.umn.edu/Page4792.aspx">Carlson School of Management.</a></p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=33 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT <p>New edition is completely revised with new stories and new practices to help you discover your purpose.</p> <p>Richard Leider's newest book takes readers back to his roots.&nbsp; In this completely revised edition of his classic best seller, <em>The Power of Purpose</em>, readers will benefit from Richard's 25 years of wisdom and new research into living on purpose.&nbsp; With new stories and exercises, Richard invites you to discover (or rediscover!) who you are, where you came from, why you are here and where you are going.&nbsp; &quot;When all else seems unsettled, uncertain, or impermanent, purpose gives us the will not just to live, but to live long and well. It&rsquo;s not a grand concept reserved for a gifted few, but something each one of us possesses, needing only to be uncovered,&quot; says Leider.</p> <p>To learn more or to order your pre-release, autographed copy, <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/The-Power-of-Purpose-Find-Meaning-Live-Longer-Better-P23.aspx">click here</a>.</p> <p>The Inventure Group is offering Richard's<a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/The-Power-of-Purpose-Classic-Edition-P7.aspx"> classic version of <em>The Power of Purpose</em> </a>for a special price of $5.00 per copy &mdash; and receive a complimentary copy of The Inventure Guidebook, <a href="http://www.inventuregroup.com/inventure-store/Putting-Purpose-to-Work-A-Guide-to-Writing-Your-Purpose-Statement-P14.aspx"><em>Putting Purpose to Work</em></a> with each order.&nbsp; Offer good while quantities last.</p> /news/default.aspx?nws_id=32 Tue, 23 Mar 2010 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>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>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<a href="http://www.metlife.com/individual/index.html?WT.ac=GN_individual"> MMI&rsquo;s Web site</a>.&nbsp; Search for &quot;Money, Medicine and Meaning&quot; in the upper right corner of the site.</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