Podcasts about invisible solutions

Hey there, and welcome back!If you're wondering why your feed suddenly says Personality Poker instead of Invisible Solutions, don't worry—you're in the right place.I'm Stephen Shapiro, and I wanted to personally let you know that this podcast has officially been rebranded to Personality Poker as of May 2025.So why the change?Well, Invisible Solutions was all about reframing problems—and that's still a huge part of what I do. But over time, one tool has consistently created the biggest impact in the shortest amount of time: Personality Poker.It's not just a game. It's a fast, fun, and powerful way to understand yourself, your team, and how to build collaboration that leads to real innovation.And that's what this show is all about moving forward—creating high-performing teams through better self-awareness, stronger partnerships, and smarter collaboration.So if you're a leader, a team member, or just someone who wants to work better with others—you're going to love where we're headed.Thanks for being here, and thank you for sticking with me through this exciting evolution.Be sure to follow or subscribe, because new episodes are coming soon—and we're just getting started. Learn more, play the game, and unlock your team's full potential at PersonalityPoker.comBrought to you by Stephen Shapiro—helping people and organizations create high-performing collaboration, innovation, and teams since 2001.

Have you ever wondered how to harness the power of innovation to drive business growth and effectively convey transformative ideas through engaging content? This episode of Fordify LIVE! The Business Growth Show features the renowned Stephen Shapiro, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker and innovation expert. Stephen's expertise in innovation and business growth has helped countless companies redefine their strategies and achieve competitive advantages. Stephen Shapiro has spent decades redefining the art of innovation and helping companies both big and small achieve competitive advantages through fresh thinking. In this episode, Ford Saeks and Stephen Shapiro discuss how authentic and innovative content can drive business growth. They delve into Stephen's journey from working at Accenture to becoming a leading voice in business innovation, where he now helps organizations think differently and act strategically. Stephen's business philosophy revolves around the power of asking better questions, focusing on what doesn't change, and leveraging timeless principles of innovation. These elements are crucial in today's fast-paced business environment but are often overlooked. Stephen emphasizes the importance of clarity in times of uncertainty and how his latest book, Pivotal, aims to provide stability in chaotic environments. Ford and Stephen dive into the significance of understanding the real problems businesses face versus perceived issues. By focusing on what is timeless and making larger investments in those areas, organizations can achieve greater returns. This approach builds trust and connects with audiences on a deeper level than traditional methods. By showcasing genuine success stories, businesses can create content that truly reflects their brand's impact. Their conversation also explores the practical aspects of innovation for businesses. Stephen shares insights on how his team handles the entire process, making it seamless for organizations. From managing logistics to final implementation, his approach ensures that the final product is both high-quality and delivered promptly. This efficiency allows businesses to use innovative strategies as an ongoing approach to attract and engage their audience. Stephen's approach has garnered the trust of well-known brands and has proven to be effective in enhancing their development and storytelling efforts. By focusing on the human side of business, his methods reveal insights and solutions that written words simply can't capture. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their marketing efforts with authentic and innovative strategies. Anyone in the business industry looking to enhance their marketing efforts with authentic innovation will find valuable insights in this episode. You'll discover how to effectively use strategic thinking to communicate your brand's story and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Watch the full interview on YouTube. Don't miss future episodes! Join Fordify LIVE! every Wednesday at 11 AM Central on your favorite social platforms and catch The Business Growth Show Podcast every Thursday for a weekly dose of business growth wisdom. About the Guest Stephen Shapiro is a renowned Hall of Fame speaker known for his expertise in innovation culture, collaboration, and open innovation. He has delivered keynote speeches and advisory services to some of the world's most prominent organizations, including NASA, Marriott, 3M, Procter & Gamble, and USAA. Stephen's dynamic and high-energy presentations inspire teams to rethink their approach to business challenges and foster a culture of innovation. With a background at Accenture, where he co-led the business process reengineering practice, Stephen founded and led a 20,000-person process and innovation practice focused on growth and job creation. He has authored several influential books on innovation, including 24/7 Innovation, Goal-Free Living, The Little Book of Big Innovation Ideas, Personality Poker, Best Practices are Stupid, and Invisible Solutions. Stephen continues to be a sought-after speaker and advisor, helping organizations around the globe enhance their innovation capabilities and achieve sustainable growth. Learn more about Stephen Shapiro at StephenShapiro.com. About Ford Saeks Ford Saeks, a Business Growth Accelerator with over 20 years of experience, has redefined the formula for success, generating over a billion dollars in sales worldwide for companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500s. As the President and CEO of Prime Concepts Group, Inc., Ford specializes in helping businesses attract loyal and repeat customers, expand brand awareness, and ignite innovation. A tenacious and innovative powerhouse, Ford has founded over ten companies, authored five books, been awarded three U.S. patents, and received numerous industry awards. His expertise extends to AI prompt engineering, where he is renowned for training AI to craft compelling content that drives engagement and results. Ford recently showcased this expertise at the prestigious “Unleash AI for Business Summit,” discussing how ChatGPT is revolutionizing operations, marketing & sales, and the customer experience. Learn more about Ford Saeks at ProfitRichResults.com and watch his TV Show at Fordify.tv.

Welcome to episode #950 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast - Episode #950. My good friend, Stephen Shapiro, is not one to take the standard approach to anything. As the former leader of Accenture's business process reengineering practice, he realized that optimizing business efficiency was leading to layoffs - a direction he didn't want to pursue. So, instead of continuing on that path, Stephen pivoted. He built Accenture's 20,000-person innovation practice and refocused his efforts on growth and job creation. From there, Stephen became a full-time speaker and author, helping organizations from 3M to Nike rethink how they tackle innovation. In our latest conversation (he has been on the show multiple times), Stephen shares insights from his new book, Pivotal - Creating Stability In An Uncertain World. It's all about anchoring yourself in what shouldn't change, even as everything else spins around. He likens it to a basketball pivot - one foot stays planted while the other moves, creating both stability and flexibility. Stephen argues that, too often, businesses are caught chasing the next shiny thing, while what truly matters gets neglected. Instead of scattering resources, Stephen suggests that organizations focus on deepening their core strengths and identifying their differentiators. It's the planted foot - the foundation - that holds the key to long-term success. We also discuss the importance of creating a culture that supports slow, thoughtful innovation, rather than the kind of chaotic sprinting that leaves teams burned out. Companies like Apple are great examples, doubling down on services and ecosystems that reinforce their unique strengths. Stephen emphasized that the best innovation isn't always fast - it's about having the patience to focus on the right direction. He is also the author of many other books (here are two other that I love: Invisible Solutions, Best Practices Are Stupid) and his game, Personality Poker. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:01:44. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Stephen Shapiro. Pivotal - Creating Stability In An Uncertain World. Invisible Solutions. Best Practices Are Stupid. Personality Poker. Follow Stephen on LinkedIn. Follow Stephen on YouTube. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction. (02:44) - Innovate Where You Differentiate. (05:29) - The Four Ds of Innovation. (10:37) - Navigating Trends and Placing Bets. (36:36) - The Role of Culture in Driving Innovation. (38:52) - The Importance of Slow Innovation. (49:49) - Embracing Distinctive, Desirable, and Durable Qualities.(52:29) - Creating Value and Delivering Memorable Experiences.

IN EPISODE 128: Innovation isn't about producing more ideas. It's about focusing more on the right ideas. In Episode 95, innovation expert Stephen Shapiro provides a roadmap for achieving breakthrough innovation by revealing the invisible solutions that are hiding in plain sight. He outlines a four-part process to create new ideas ("FAST") and how organizations can become future-ready innovators by reframing problems, asking the right questions and broadening their range of expertise. From baggage carousels to cardiology breakthroughs, Stephen explains how the biggest innovations are right in front of us - if we're willing to reveal them.  ABOUT STEPHEN SHAPIRO: Stephen Shapiro helps leaders and their teams cultivate innovation by building the models and cultures that support breakthrough ideas and solutions. Stephen formerly led a 20,000 person innovation practice for Accenture, has worked with major brands like Nike, P&G, Microsoft and 3M, was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and is the author of six books, most recently: ⁠Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems.⁠ LINKS: ⁠Website ⁠| ⁠Book

Stephen Shapiro is a quintessential Free Timer. Throughout his 20+ year self-employment tenure, he has run a variety of experiments to optimize for freedom and joy. To name just a few: working one hour a day (for years!), clearing space for 15 weeks of travel and/or vacation each year, and week-long hotel stays for focused work sprints.  We also talk about the “existential meltdown” that led to a business model redesign, and why he doesn't need or want to build a team right now, beyond an extended network of specialists, and why he'd rather sell 10 copies of his next book to the right readers (potential clients) than 10,000 copies to the masses. More About Stephen Shapiro: Stephen cultivates innovation by showing leaders and their teams how to approach, tackle and solve their business challenges. He sees what others can't: opportunities to improve innovation models and the cultures that support them. He is the author of six books, including Goal-Free Living, The Little Book of Big Innovation Ideas, Personality Poker, Best Practices are Stupid, and his latest, Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems.

In this episode I speak with Stephen Shapiro, international speaker on innovation, creator of the innovation practice at Accenture and author of, "Invisible Solutions,," and saxophonist whose wakeup call was realizing his love for performing and focusing on giving his audiences what they want and need to make their lives better. https://stephenshapiro.com/

Stephen talks about all things innovation, how it ties into sales, innovating during the pandemic, and reinventing himself. He also talks about his mastering program, Personality Poker, and much more!

IN EPISODE 95: Innovation isn't about producing more ideas. It's about focusing more on the right ideas. In Episode 95, innovation expert Stephen Shapiro provides a roadmap for achieving breakthrough innovation by revealing the invisible solutions that are hiding in plain sight. He outlines a four-part process to create new ideas ("FAST") and how organizations can become future-ready innovators by reframing problems, asking the right questions and broadening their range of expertise. From baggage carousels to cardiology breakthroughs, Stephen explains how the biggest innovations are right in front of us - if we're willing to reveal them. ABOUT STEPHEN SHAPIRO: Stephen Shapiro helps leaders and their teams cultivate innovation by building the models and cultures that support breakthrough ideas and solutions. Stephen formerly led a 20,000 person innovation practice for Accenture, has worked with major brands like Nike, P&G, Microsoft and 3M, was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and is the author of six books, most recently: Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems. LINKS: Website | Book

Tom Fox asks Stephen Shapiro what makes him so passionate about innovation. He replies, “It is the key for economic growth for companies, for individuals and society.” Twenty-five years ago, Stephen launched a successful innovation practice at Accenture that focused on value creation and growth. He left Accenture in 2001, but his ongoing work is still all about innovation. Tom Fox welcomes him to this week's show to discuss his patented FAST innovation process.  FAST Innovation Tom asks Stephen to describe his FAST innovation approach. Processes need to be repeatable and predictable, Stephen says. FAST stands for Focus, Ask, Shift and Test. People usually think of the mass production of ideas and suggestions when they think about innovation. However, true innovation requires you to determine where to focus your limited energy and resources on what is most important. Then, ask more goal-specific questions that would enable you to deliver better solutions. Finally, test these solutions to bring them to market. Culture of Innovation How do you build a culture of innovation, Tom asks Stephen. How did you build it in a massive company like Accenture? Culture is important because that becomes the norms, beliefs, and behaviors that people take on, Stephen replies. Most companies are on one of three levels: they see innovation either as an event, a process, or a system. A culture of innovation allows employees to work more flexibly as they know the rules and how to execute them seamlessly. Asking Better Questions “Innovation isn't about the idea, it's not about the solution; it's actually about the value it ultimately creates,” Stephen tells listeners. He is passionate about creating something of value and then selling it in a way that people become excited about it. He tells Tom about the books he authored and highlights key takeaways from his recent book Invisible Solutions. The book is based on a tool that Stephen developed; “its purpose is to help people stop looking for answers and to look for better questions,” he remarks. The process of reframing allows you to look at the problem from a different angle. Better questions lead to better solutions. Talent Acquisition and Retention Stephen's white paper, How We Created a 20,000-Person Culture of Innovation at Accenture… and You Can Do It Too, advocates training masters and having them push the innovation message throughout the organization. Innovation -and compliance- has to be for people by people, Tom and Stephen agree. Hiring strategy is part and parcel of this. Hire for divergent thinking, Stephen advises. “People have different perspectives, different experiences, different personalities and when we embrace that and appreciate what each person brings to the table, then we can create a powerful culture of innovation.” If your company creates a culture of innovation with strong values, you'll attract and keep top-level talent. People prefer to work at companies where it feels like their work matters and their individual, unique talents are recognized and appreciated. They want to work for companies where they are evaluated based on their skill set and are rewarded appropriately. Read full show notes at Innovation in Compliance. Resources  Stephen Shapiro | LinkedIn | Twitter  Website | Personality Poker | Invisible Solutions  White Paper: How We Created a 20,000-Person Culture of Innovation at Accenture… and You Can Do It Too

To celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, I decided to share this segment from my book, Goal-Free Living. Chapter 4 is entitled, "Want What You Have." Instead of looking for more and creating a different future, appreciate what you have now.Before we get to the podcast, I want to share two items:My "Purple Monday" sale  - $50 off the Personality Poker® Starter Kit and a free copy of Best Practices are Stupid if you buy a copy of Invisible Solutions. Sale ends December 3rd. Learn more here: https://stephenshapiro.com/purple-monday/The launch of my new yearlong peer-to-peer mastermind as just announced. Learn more at www.invisiblesolutionsmastermind.com. If you qualify and this is of interest to you, please schedule a discovery call to explore this further.In the podcast I share a number of stories that will hopefully inspire you to have a deeper appreciate for where you are in life, even if things are challenging at the moment.Happy Holidays!

What if the best solutions to your internal business problems can be found by looking externally? In this episode, I have a conversation (using the Invisible Solutions® lenses) with my friend and colleague Jon Fredrickson. He is the Chief Innovation Officer for InnoCentive (a Wazoku company) and has 15 years of deep open innovation experience.The conversation covered a wide range of topics including:According to a study conducted by Harvard, over 80% of solvers of InnoCentive challenges would not fit the hiring profile of the clientOne company replicated 15 years of R&D history with one problem with a 60 day challenge - and they got a better answerIf you start looking externally, you can find a kernel of a solution which can be brought back to the organization and adaptedOpen innovation enables parallel processing of problem-solving which can speed time to solutionThere were so many stories, such as how a radiologist solved a problem on how to identify fractures and fissures in the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to find natural gas or oil deposits.I think you'll really find this conversation fascinating.Learn more about InnoCentiveLearn more about WazokuRead about my strategic partnership with Wazoku/InnoCentiveGet the Invisible Solutions® Lenses

In order to sell your ideas, you need to be better at using data. But what if leading with data might be the very thing that prevents you from selling your ideas?On this episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague, Brad Kolar. He and I worked closely together at Accenture. He was also the Chief Learning Officer for the University of Chicago Medical Center. Now he helps overwhelmed leaders make better decisions by reducing complexity and increasing clarity.The problem we tackle: "How can we drive data-driven decision-making forward without having to rehash the analysis and background each time we start a conversation?"During the conversation, we used three of the lens from Invisible Solutions:#11: RESEQUENCE - What can we do earlier in the process to increase the speed of buy-in later in the process?#14: EMOTION - Instead of focusing on facts and data, how we can leverage stories and emotion to increase acceptance?#4: ELIMINATE - What if we eliminated the use of charts and statistics in our sales pitch? How could that help improve buy-in?It was a fast-paced and engaging conversation! This is one you won't want to miss!To connect with Brad, go to www.availadvisors.com or LinkedInTo get the lenses, go to www.getthelenses.com

In this week's episode, I am joined by my guest Dan Kaus. Together we tackle the problem: "How can we find time for innovation?" Dan has innovation experience with a wide range of companies and industries, including Accenture, BP, Campbell's Soup, and many others.Dan shared some of this thoughts on this, including:Try to integrate innovation into daily work rather than keeping is separateSimplify innovation so there is less confusionEnsure implementation of high-value ideasWe also explored how using the Invisible Solutions lenses can provide some new insights into this problem. In particular, we used:#1: LEVERAGE - What is the part of the innovation process that will have the greater impact? Where is there currently the biggest bottleneck?#2: DECONSTRUCT - What are the steps of the innovation process and where should we focus?#3: REDUCE - How can we simply the innovation process by reducing steps, ambiguity, or ideas to implement?#7: RESULT - Why do we care about innovation? What's the ultimate goal?#12: REASSIGN - How can we leverage outside resources to help us make innovation a reality?It was a fascinating conversation that I know you will find valuable!You can connect with Dan on LinkedIn at www.DanKaus.comTo download the lenses, go to www.GetTheLenses.com 

In today's episode, we're chatting with Stephen Shapiro about innovation and how it applies to not only full-blown organizations but also expert-based businesses. Innovation at its core is all about a cultural change and asking yourself the right questions. Stephen shares with us his lessons, trials, and triumphs navigating the world of an expert, sheds light on his business model, and shares how his 25 lenses can help smoke out the simplest, innovative ideas that lead to the largest results. If you're looking to go deeper in your business and with your clients while always staying on the cutting-edge of innovation, this episode is for you. Enjoy! Show Notes: ✅ Learn More about Stephen here: https://stephenshapiro.com/ ✅ Get Access to Stephen's Book, Invisible Solutions: https://stephenshapiro.com/invisible-solutions/

In this episode Ashley speaks to Stephen Shapiro, author of “Invisible Solutions: 25 lenses that Reframe and Help solve Difficult Business Problems” and 4 books more. He focuses on transforming the way businesses like 3M, P&G, Marriott, Nike, and Microsoft improve innovation practices through customized keynote speeches, advisory engagements and other services. Passionate and captivating, Stephen’s high-energy approach to innovation gets audiences out of their seats and into new ways of thinking about their business challenges. Stephen served a six-year term on the Board of Directors of National Speakers Association (NSA) and is the recipient of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, NSA’s highest earned designation. In 2015 he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame (CPAE).In this episode Stephen covers:•How he transformed his speaking business to adapt to this new global situation.•Tips to promote your speaking career when you are just starting.•How to develop a great business model that creates a deep impact on your audience and clients. •Tips for a smart approach on PRICING; and much more!To learn more about him go to his website: https://stephenshapiro.com/Follow him on Facebook: @Shapiroinnovates Follow him on Twitter: @stephenshapiroConnect with him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates And visit his most recent book website:https://stephenshapiro.com/invisible-solutions/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To Apply For Ashley’s Private Training For Speakers: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/... To learn more about Ashley and join her mailing list head here: https://www.ashleynicolekirkwood.com/... To learn more about Mobile General Counsel and book your legal audit head here: https://www.mobilegeneralcounsel.com/... To register for Mobile General Counsel's complimentary holiday party head here: http://ashleynicolekirkwood.com/holid... About Ashley: If you ever meet Ashley Kirkwood in-person you will feel her energy! She has a magnetic personality and truly cares for her clients! After graduating from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law with honors, she started her career at one of the largest law firms in the world, Kirkland & Ellis LLP. While there, she tried cases on behalf of large insurance companies. She also landed in the pages of the American Lawyer after a hard-won victory in a federal civil rights jury trial! Soon after that trial, Ashley left Kirkland to work at another large law firm where she represented employers in employment discrimination and sexual harassment cases. It was there that Ashley decided that she wanted to represent emerging businesses in order to help them bulletproof their businesses! Ashley makes her expertise accessible by providing legal products for the busy entrepreneur! She frequently provides legal trainings open to all via her Facebook and Instagram accounts. She also has do-it-yourself legal classes such as Clapback with Contracts and Get The Tea On Trademarks! You might catch Ashley serving as an on-air legal correspondent for a local Chicago television network or speaking at a college or corporation! Ashley is committed not just to entrepreneurs, but also to students. She and her husband, Chris, run a nonprofit, The Kirkwood Foundation, where they teach students on Chicago’s West Side about high paying legal, medical and STEM careers. Whether Ashley is advocating for a billion dollar business or a solopreneur, she gives it all she’s got!

In this "Throwback Tuesday" HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Stephen Shapiro about finding the hidden solutions to drive innovation (originally aired August 28, 2020).. See the video here: https://youtu.be/uqVEkW5xd_s. Stephen Shapiro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/) started his innovation work over 20 years ago while leading a 20,000-person innovation practice at the consulting firm, Accenture. Since then he has written six books on innovation, including Best Practices Are Stupid, which was named the best innovation and creativity book of 2011 by 800-CEO-READ (now Porchlight) and was an international #1 business best seller. His latest book, Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems was released March 2020. His Personality Poker® card game has been used in 35 countries to create high-performing innovation teams. Stephen has presented at conferences in over 50 countries and in 2015 he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. His clients include Marriott, 3M, Delta Airlines, P&G, Nike, Capital One, Honda, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and NASA. His work has been featured in Newsweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, USA Network, TLC, and ABC News. For more information, please visit www.stephenshapiro.com. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

Many people advise us to think about our destination, our end-goal, that sometimes, we miss out on the many opportunities that come our way. The author of Invisible Solutions, Stephen Shapiro, joins John Livesay in this episode to share with us the different lenses he's created to allow us to see the solutions that are right in front of our face but are in fact invisible. One to emphasize how we should focus on the direction we're going, he tells us some great insights, tips, and tricks towards becoming a lot more successful—from the importance of branding to learning how to ask the right questions. He also shares what a performance paradox is about and how we can use it to our best advantage.

Many people advise us to think about our destination, our end-goal, that sometimes, we miss out on the many opportunities that come our way. The author of Invisible Solutions, Stephen Shapiro, joins John Livesay in this episode to share with us the different lenses he's created to allow us to see the solutions that are right in front of our face but are in fact invisible. One to emphasize how we should focus on the direction we're going, he tells us some great insights, tips, and tricks towards becoming a lot more successful—from the importance of branding to learning how to ask the right questions. He also shares what a performance paradox is about and how we can use it to our best advantage.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join The Successful Pitch community today: JohnLivesay.com John Livesay Facebook John Livesay Twitter John Livesay LinkedIn John Livesay YouTube

The following is a conversation between Steven Shapiro, Author of Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. To find better solutions, you need to first ask better questions because the questions you ask will determine which solutions you'll see, and which ones will remain hidden. That is a topic of a fascinating new book by Stephen Shapiro, titled Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems.

Steven Shapiro is a master at breaking down the problem and figuring out the best way to solve it. My favorite part of this interview was how Steven dug into how we think and solve problems. He gives tools that you can use to bust your assumptions so you can find the best solution to a problem.  Here are some of the highlights from our interview: 0:35 - Steven Shapiro's gratitude list. 1:49 - How has the pandemic helped him. 2:04 - Feeling the anxiety of the pandemic. 3:45 - Dealing with a low response from a live audience. 5:02 - How a speaker can perceive the wrong thing from a live audience. 7:00 - How we perceive ourselves and others view us. 9:19 - The importance of doing something special for your client after the event is over.  10:35 - Digging into his processes. 11:01 - The importance of simplifying a complex problem. 11:45 - How the pandemic is changing how we work. 13:02 - Having fun with nerding out. 14:50 - Starting his business after being at Accenture Consulting. 16:30 - The first step to finding a solution is to not focus on finding a solution. 17:25 - Why we need to challenge our assumption. 19:02 - Past success is a predictor of future failure because we have blinders on. 19:50 - How we become more aware of the blinders that we create for ourselves. 22:07 - Sometimes the best solutions come outside of your industry. 24:30 - Figuring out how to apply these creative problem solutioning at work. 27:05 - Understanding what business you are in. 30:02 - Why curiosity is so important to avoiding mistakes. 33:11 - Understanding the fear within the culture of a business. 34:58 - NOW (Need, Opportunity, Will) model. 37:48 - How to check your ego at the door. 41:04 - How to combine strengths with other people at work. 42:21 - The importance of pausing before you take action. You can learn more about Steven Shapiro from his website. I would suggest picking up his book, Invisible Solutions, to help you be a better problem solver. And as always if you have any questions or want to submit a guest that you think would be amazing for my show just reach out and I'll do my best to get them on.

Full Transcript Below Jenn DeWall: Hi, everyone. Welcome to The Leadership Habit podcast. It's your host Jenn DeWall. And in today's episode, we interview innovation thought leader Stephen Shapiro. You might remember him from a past episode that we did about a year ago, but for the refresh, Stephen cultivates innovation by showing leaders and […] The post Episode 46: Find the Invisible Solutions to Innovation Challenges with Stephen Shapiro appeared first on Crestcom International.

Today I connected with Stephen Shapiro, Hall of Fame speaker and author of Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems. We talked about: The internal friction that marketers face when trying to innovate, experiment, and try new ideas. The disconnect between what people say they think about innovation and creativity, … Continue reading "Ep 20 — Overcoming the Obstacles to Innovation"

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Stephen Shapiro about finding the hidden solutions to drive innovation. See the video here: https://youtu.be/uqVEkW5xd_s. Stephen Shapiro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/) started his innovation work over 20 years ago while leading a 20,000-person innovation practice at the consulting firm, Accenture. Since then he has written six books on innovation, including Best Practices Are Stupid, which was named the best innovation and creativity book of 2011 by 800-CEO-READ (now Porchlight) and was an international #1 business best seller.  His latest book, Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems was released March 2020. His Personality Poker® card game has been used in 35 countries to create high-performing innovation teams. Stephen has presented at conferences in over 50 countries and in 2015 he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. His clients include Marriott, 3M, Delta Airlines, P&G, Nike, Capital One, Honda, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, and NASA. His work has been featured in Newsweek, Entrepreneur Magazine, SUCCESS Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CNBC, USA Network, TLC, and ABC News. For more information, please visit www.stephenshapiro.com. Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/

Stephen Shapiro offers expert advice for shifting your thinking to uncover innovative solutions. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The biggest red flag in problem-solving2) How to work with—not around—constraints3) How an emphasis on solutions hinders usSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep589 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT STEPHEN — For over 20 years, Stephen Shapiro has presented his provocative strategies on innovation to audiences in 50 countries. During his 15-year tenure with the consulting firm Accenture, he led a 20,000-person innovation practice. He is the author of six books, including his latest: Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems. His Personality Poker® system has been used around the world to create high-performing innovation teams. In 2015 he was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame. • Stephen's book: Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems • Stephen's website: InvisibleSolutionsBook.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Tool: SaneBox • Book: The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu Goldratt • Book: Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character) by Richard Feynman • Past episode: 410: The Scientific Way to Find, Filter, and Fast-Track Meaningfully Unique Ideas with Doug Hall — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Rise. Build your team's learning library–the fast and fun way–with Rise.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The answers to our problems lie all around us, but they are often invisible. We must train ourselves to look at the world differently in order to find them. Today's guest is Stephen Shapiro, author of the new book Invisible Solutions. This episode is sponsored by Skillshare. Get two months of access to thousands of classes absolutely free! To sign up, go to Skillshare.com/AC. The intro music for the AC podcast is by Joshua Seurkamp. End remix is by DJ Z-Trip.

Unprecedented access to infinite solutions has led us to realise that having all of the answers is not the answer. From innovation teams to creativity experts to crowdsourcing, we've turned from one source to another, spending endless cycles pursuing piecemeal solutions to each challenge we face. What if your organisation had an effective and systematic approach to deal with any problem? To find better solutions, you need to first ask better questions. The questions you ask determine which solutions you'll see and which will remain hidden. More about Stephen here: https://stephenshapiro.com/invisible-solutions/

Steve Jobs said that innovation is what differentiates leaders from followers, but Stephen Shapiro says innovation is all about being relevant. That's why he's my guest on The Relevant Leadership Podcast. Stephen helps us understand what innovation is, how it works, the process you need to take and how you can be more innovative. Find out more about Stephen and his upcoming book, Invisible Solutions, at https://stephenshapiro.com/