by Maxx Mainzer | Aug 3, 2018 | Lifting People Up
In an increasingly digital world, the prevalence of face to face conversations and even phone conversations have decreased. As the norm changes, the need to be an active, deep listener has become more important than ever. While it is the role of the speaker to convey...
Continue Reading...
by Maxx Mainzer | Jul 27, 2018 | Lifting People Up
The ultimate goal of a leader is to give the people in your organization the tools to perform the best they can. This means providing the appropriate resources to individuals and teams, and delegating the right tasks to the right people so that everyone has what they...
Continue Reading...
by Maxx Mainzer | Jul 19, 2018 | Lifting People Up
What does it mean to have an “Innovation Culture?” For some, it can mean open floor plans and shared desk spaces, beer in the fridge and casual dress. For others, a culture of innovation is found in workplaces where people are constantly building the next cutting-edge...
Continue Reading...
by Maxx Mainzer | Jul 12, 2018 | Lifting People Up
There is a recent trend among organizations that are trying to establish themselves as innovative companies. Over the years of touring office spaces of clients and companies in the Chicago Innovation network, they often seem to end at the same place: a stylish...
Continue Reading...
by Maxx Mainzer | Jul 3, 2018 | Lifting People Up
Fostering growth in your employees and encouraging them to speak up and find their voice is key to cultivating a community of problem solvers. Helping your employees to find their voice is one of the most powerful leadership techniques you can employ. Once everyone in...
Continue Reading...
by Maxx Mainzer | Jul 3, 2018 | Lifting People Up
The problem with the word “leadership” is that it focuses on the top. It paints a picture of the top brass pulling strings and making things happen in the organization. He or she is constantly in meetings and on the phone, delegating tasks and demanding results....
Continue Reading...