That push for stronger company culture is at the core of Lifting People Up: The Power of Recognition, our Indie Groundbreaking Book for the month of August. Written by Susan Smith Kuczmarski and Thomas D. Kuczmarski, both experts on matters of business leadership and innovation, Lifting People Upmakes a compelling argument for people-centered organizations. The term the Kuczmarskis use is “peopleship,” which they define as “a leadership approach focused on cultivating and motivating people.” An organization that implements peopleship can boost morale, energize employees, increase engagement, foster strong employee relationships, solve turnover problems, and more.
Chicago Innovation Launches The Ladder—Mentorship for Black and Latinx Innovators
Chicago Innovation, in partnership with i.c.stars, has announced a new mentorship program designed to advance the careers of Black and Latinx innovators. The new program, which begins in January 2022, will match Black and Latinx innovators drawn from all sectors of...






