Podcast appearances and mentions of ron shapiro

(00:01) - Navigating the Pre-Med Journey(10:00) - Crafting a Competitive Medical School Application(17:47) - Exploring Organ Donation and Xenotransplant(25:44) - Supporting Pre-Med Self-ReflectionAngela's path to medicine was sparked by her mother's dedication as a geriatric physical therapist, planting the seeds of a future surgeon. Her academic journey at Boston College took an unexpected turn as philosophy and theology steered her toward bioethics, ultimately leading to a transformative internship with Dr. Ron Shapiro at Mount Sinai. Angela's story is a testament to the power of following your passions and carving out a unique space in a competitive field.We explore the art of building a compelling medical school application, with Angela shedding light on the significance of networking and maintaining an active online presence. Discover how taking a gap year during the pandemic became a pivotal period for Angela, allowing her to delve into research that would shape her career trajectory. Angela opens up about the emotional highs and lows of the application process, sharing insights into perseverance and finding one's niche in the medical world.From organ donation to xenotransplantation, Angela guides us through the intricate ethical landscapes of modern medicine. She reflects on her evolving career goals, initially dreaming of transplant surgery before uncovering new interests in ophthalmology. Alongside this, we offer heartfelt advice to pre-med students, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and recognizing personal achievements amidst the competitive atmosphere. Join us for a rich narrative filled with inspiration and practical wisdom for aspiring doctors.

On this month's episode we are joined by Ron Shapiro the Content Creator at Spotify who is greatly experienced at every level of radio & is now a major player in podcasting world with one of the largest podcasting platforms globally, Spotify.   He began his career as a producer on the Casey Kasem American Top 40 program, then the director of ABC watermark and was also the producer of the world famous KISSFM here in Los Angeles, CA. On this episode Ron discusses his experience working at Watermark and the radio programs he worked on such as American Country Countdown, Soundtrack of the 60's and many more.  His career trajectory has lead him to be at the helm of both radio and podcasting.   In this episode of TrailBlazers, Ron talks about the importance of adaptability in the radio & podcast industries.  He shares the importance of always staying on top of technology, editing techniques, and more.  Ron also discusses his role at Spotify and the content he is currently creating by assisting other podcasters on the platform and how he can help you with your podcast.   Ron Shapiro is a true Trailblazer!  Find out how you can become one too!

In every industry, there's a legend within the walls. Stories are created about them. You hear their name. Their character seems bigger than life. But when you finally meet them, they turn out to be the nicest most humblest soul you could have ever met. Ron Shapiro, a legend in his own right, has worked with some of the biggest radio legends to date. He's withstood the seasons and generations and continues to thrive now at the globally prominent, highly successful Spotify in Los Angeles. What's his secret? How did he maintain such stamina in an ever-changing world? He shares his ideas and concepts. And ultimately his secret to his own success. His story is one not just for the radio industry, but for those who seek longevity and creativity in any field.

Join us for a conversation about the life and legacy of Elijah Cummings between Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, book collaborator James Dale, and moderator Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. Presented in partnership with the Reginald F. Lewis Museum. Part memoir, part call to action, We’re Better Than This is the story of our modern-day democracy and the threats that we all must face together, as well as a retrospective on the life and career of one of our country’s most inspirational politicians. We’re Better Than This reminds people that in this country we don’t elect kings, and we cannot afford four more years of this false one. Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings is a social entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and strategist who’s on a mission to drive society toward inclusion. After a quarter of a century of working on innovative public policy and multimillion-dollar social change initiatives in the government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Maya is a policy and political expert who understands how to build and sustain cross-sector collaborations, diverse coalitions, dynamic diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, and effective education campaigns. An accomplished public speaker and author, Maya has appeared in a variety of media outlets such as CBS, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News and BET and her writings have been published in the New York Times, The Atlantic, The Huffington Post, and the Washington Post among other publications. She has served on numerous boards including the National Association of Counties Financial Services Corporation, the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, and the National Academy of Social Insurance. She is the recipient of multiple honors such as the Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship Award and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellowship Award and has been a candidate for Maryland governor and the U.S. Congress. A former chair of the Maryland Democratic Party, Maya earned her B.A. in political science from Prairie View A&M University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in political science, with an emphasis in public policy, from Purdue University. She is the widow of the late Congressman Elijah E. Cummings and lives in West Baltimore with her dog Andy. James Dale has been author-collaborator on a number of books on topics including business, medicine, and life lessons. His works include The Power of Nice with agent-negotiator Ron Shapiro; Just Show Up with Hall of Fame baseball player Cal Ripken Jr.; and The Q Factor with Super Bowl–winning coach Brian Billick. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, has served as President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County) since 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the 2011 report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads. He was named in 2012 by President Obama to chair the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for African Americans. His 2013 TED talk highlights the “Four Pillars of College Success in Science.” A child-leader in the Civil Rights Movement, Hrabowski was prominently featured in Spike Lee’s 1997 documentary, Four Little Girls, on the racially motivated bombing in 1963 of Birmingham’s Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. Born in 1950 in Birmingham, Alabama, Hrabowski graduated from Hampton Institute with highest honors in mathematics. He received his M.A. (mathematics) and Ph.D. (higher education administration/statistics) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.The Brown Lecture Series is supported by the Eddie C. and C. Sylvia Brown Foundation. Recorded On: Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Almost everything in life is a negotiation; so how are your negotiating skills? Today's guest, Ron Shapiro, is an Expert Negotiator, Attorney, Sports Agent, Educator, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Civic Leader. He joins me in Episode 3 to share his simple playbook on how to negotiate for exactly what you want. Listen as we break down some tips on how you can get your worth, and never sell yourself short. Ron's four award winning books have received an array of accolades, including recognition on the New York Times, Business Week and the Wall Street Journal's best seller lists. He is frequently referred to by parties representing each side in a negotiation as the ultimate “Win-Win” negotiator. 

In this episode, Dr. Ron Shapiro talks about his unique and effective job search methods, the importance of writing results-oriented and relevant resumes, the need for people to step up and find a mentor, and the fundamental cultural clashes between corporate and academic organizational cultures. Most notably, he challenges academics to see how their own university-trained worldviews may keep them stuck in limiting paradigms.  

Episode SummaryAs Major League Baseball gets closer to starting up this season, we visit with the CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, Mark Shapiro, and his father, the “accidental agent” and sports insider Ron Shapiro. These two baseball lifers tackle the social and economic architecture of the sport, share personal stories of life in and around the game, and discuss the challenges people in baseball are facing to get back on the playing field. And one more thing - listening to the interplay between father and son will stick with you long after this episode of The Sydcast is done.Syd FinkelsteinSyd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Masters degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Mark ShapiroOver a career that spans 28 seasons, Mark Shapiro is one of the rare executives in Major League Baseball that has had the opportunity to lead and impact baseball, business, and league operations. Widely considered one of MLB's top executives, he was appointed as President & CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays in November 2015, following 24 seasons within the Cleveland Indians organization. Mark began his career in baseball in 1992 when he joined the Cleveland Indians as an assistant in Baseball Operations. He quickly moved up the ranks and spent five seasons (1994 to 1998) overseeing all aspects of the Indians' player development system as Director of Minor League Operations, before becoming Vice President of Baseball Operations & Assistant General Manager from 1999 to 2001. Following both the 2005 and 2007 seasons, Shapiro was named the Sporting News “Executive of the Year,” at the time the only active GM in MLB to win the award twice. In 2005 he was also named “Executive of the Year” by Baseball America, and after the 2006 season, the Indians organization was named “Organization of the Year” by TOPPS for the first time. In 2007, Mark was named to the elite “40 under 40” by Sports Business Journal, as well as being listed on Baseball America's “10 to Watch” list. Ronald M. ShapiroExpert Negotiator, Sports Agent, Attorney, Educator, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Civic Leader, Ron Shapiro attended Haverford College and graduated Cum Laude from Harvard Law School in 1967. USA TODAY called Ron Shapiro “one of baseball's most respected agent-attorneys,” and the Sporting News named him one of the “100 most powerful people in sports.” His impressive list of clients included more Hall of Famers than any other agent, including Cal Ripken, Jr., Jim Palmer, Brooks Robinson, Kirby Puckett, Eddie Murray, and 2009 AL MVP, Joe Mauer, who have collectively benefited from the more than one billion dollars in contracts that Mr. Shapiro has negotiated on their behalf. In addition, Mr. Shapiro is the Special Advisor to the owner of the NFL Baltimore Ravens, and has played similar roles for the General managers of the NBA San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder and the Brooklyn Nets. He has written multiple bestselling books, lectured at numerous top universities, has appeared as a negotiations expert on ABC's Good Morning America, ESPN's Mike and Mike in the Morning, and many other media outlets. Committed to public and civic matters, Mr. Shapiro has chaired over 25 boards of charitable and community organizations. Mr. Shapiro has received numerous special honors and recognitions, including recipient of The American Red Cross Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013. Mr. Shapiro's dispute resolution techniques have settled a major symphony orchestra strike, facilitated solutions to human relations problems, and resolved disputes in governmental, corporate, and major biotechnology challenges. Mr. Shapiro has negotiated on behalf of, or served as deal coach to, Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, sports teams, and entertainment and news personalities. Ron Shapiro is frequently cited by parties representing each side in a negotiation as the ultimate Win-Win negotiator.Insights from this episode:Details on how and why Ron Shapiro went from being a corporate securities lawyer to a sports agent in the mid 1970's and how he helped shape the role of sports agent as a player's advocate.How growing up in the world of baseball shaped Mark Shapiro's life and career.Differences between the financial structure of Major League Baseball versus other major league sports institutions.Strategies Major League Baseball is employing to continue to move forward not just during the COVID-19 but also maintain relevance in the future. Details on the biggest threat to Major League Baseball throughout its history and how that continues to impact the sport today.Quotes from the show:On being an agent in the 1970's: “Everything you did was groundbreaking because every new contract had a new implication.” – Ron Shapiro “That was a different time of agents. Agents now are about recruiting and retention; my father modeled agents as advocates.” – Mark ShapiroHow the Shapiro's approach negotiations: “In the corporate world, in the baseball world, in any world you want to do good deals and you want the other side to feel that they've got a good deal, but you want to have a working relationship to build on that after the fact.” – Ron ShapiroOn the effects of COVID-19: “Our country is becoming more and more divided economically and from a survival point of view.” – Ron ShapiroOn our future with COVID-19: “People make predictions, but that's all they are is predictions. We don't know where we're going with this.” – Ron ShapiroOn leading people during COVID-19: “I've tried to walk that line between the importance of being transparent and being open but still being hopeful and optimistic.” – Mark Shapiro“I've always thought, as a citizen of the world, you have a responsibility to be alert to what's going on and to try to help other people.” – Syd Finkelstein“When people view Major League Baseball they often don't understand that the major league team is just the tip of the spear and that there's an entire organization underneath.” – Mark Shapiro“We're not dealing with challenges that are unique to MLB [Major League Baseball] we're dealing with global challenges that people are facing at some scale and at some level throughout the entire world.” – Mark ShapiroOn dealing with the stress of COVID-19: “That's a principle that I think always applies; try to focus on things you can control and don't let all those other things make you crazy.” – Syd Finkelstein“We will not shut down. We will keep playing.” – Mark ShapiroStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastMark ShapiroTwitter: @MarkShapiroInstagram: @bluejaysRonald M. ShapiroTwitter: @ronaldmshapiroWebsite: shapirosher.comSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)

Expert Negotiator, Sports Agent, Attorney, Educator, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Civic Leader, Ron Shapiro founded a prominent Baltimore law firm, a sports management practice, a negotiations institute, and a consulting/coaching company. His books have inspired millions of people: "Power of Nice", "Bullies Tyrants & Impossible People", "Dare to Prepare" & "Perfecting your Pitch". Ron has served on over 25 boards of charitable and community organizations and is deeply passionate about Baltimore and making a difference.

In this episode of The Hottest Take Sports Podcast John and Jack get the chance to talk to a world renowned Sports Agent, Author, and Negotiator Ron Shapiro. They talk about his experience as a sports agent, new steps in his career, advice for young people approaching the industry, as well as his take on Cleveland sports. Thanks again to Ron for taking the time to come on the show.  The Power of Nice on Amazon: www.amzon.com/ThePowerofNice The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is hosted by John Achkar and presented by CIBB Sports. cibbsports.weebly.com Follow us on twitter: @Hottest_TakePod @jachkar23 @Mrosey29 This episode's intro beat: https://youtu.be/1QdMG9DnVxc  Thanks to all who listened and tune in next week for Episode 6 The Hottest Take Sports Podcast is a weekly Cleveland Sports Podcast Presented by CIBB Sports and hosted by John Achkar discussing all things Cleveland Sports.

Memoir writing instructor Ron Shapiro talks about memoir writing on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.

Memoir writing instructor Ron Shapiro talks about memoir writing on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.

Bringin’ it Backwards: Instagram - Twitter - Facebook UPSAHL: Instagram - Facebook - Twitter - Spotify Credits: Theme Song: Scott Russo & Design: Oscar Rodriguez Mentions: Thank you to Joe Hegelman, Ron Shapiro, and JD Findley! Favorite Quote from the episode “What makes you a cool artist is that you are not like anyone else.”- UPSAHL Contributors: Adam Lisicky, Tera Lisicky, Taylor UPSAHL @upsahlmusic Email: Hello@BringinItBackwards.com Keywords: #phoenix #arizona #punk #bandroom #universalmusic #sony #sonymusic #arista #aristarecords #david #davidmassey #massey #rob #robstringer #stringer @SONYMUSICGLOBAL #maxfrost #max #frost #whitelies #upsahlmusic #upsahl #taylor #taylorupsahl #universalmusicpublishing #UMPG #universalmusicpublishinggroup #kwss #kwss-lp #93.9FM #fm #drugs #hindsight #hindsight2020 #20/20 #hindsight20/20 #stressed #allmyfriendsarerich #SMARTY #fine #sugarcult #timpagnotta #brianphillips #pagnotta #kissmenow #rough #theotherteam #canyouhearmenow @upsahlmusic @bringinbackpod @maxfrost @timpagnotta @lacroixwater @kwss_radio #podcast #podcasts #episode #interview #interviews #lisicky #bringinitbackwards #music #musician #artist #inspiration

We are exploring true crime media with Max Cutler & Ron Shapiro of Parcast, home to hit podcasts like Unsolved Murders, Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Haunted Places. We're investigating the female fascination with murder and mystery. Do we all just want to be Angela Lansbury when we grow up or is there more? Plus, author/therapist Joanell Serra joins us upon the release of her first novel, The Vines We Planted. And on Facebook Feedtime we are addressing the modern question: Should we text before calling?

Sports Agent and expert negotiator Ron Shapiro joined Brian Levenson to talk about how he got into the industry. He has had quite a journey as an author, attorney (after attending Harvard Law school) and he became Maryland State Securities Commissioner in his late 20's. He has worked as a consultant with NBA teams including the Spurs, Nets, and Thunder and an agent for stars such as Cal Ripken and Kirby Puckett and is also an advisor to the owner of the Baltimore Ravens. In this episode they discuss how his family inspired him in his youth and the power of optimism (7:15), his path to Harvard Law and how learning to write there was key to unlocking his future (12:45), the value of being able to connect with people and how he overcomes fear in public speaking (17:40), why he decided to work in Baltimore after finishing law school to help desegregation and how he positioned himself into what he calls an "accidental career" (22:50), why empathy, compassion, preparation, and humility are essential to negotiation and how people are mainly a product of circumstance (33:15), the development of having confidence in negotiations and athletics when it’s time to perform (39:10), what made Cal Ripken Jr. special (42:50), the importance of experience and understanding precedents in his field (47:30), the transition from securities to sports (51:35), how one can be self-serving in a way that still helps others (57:15), and the values it takes for someone to run a sports organization (1:00:10). Finally, he discusses his regimented and intentional daily routine (1:03:25). Thanks to Ron Shapiro for coming on and make sure to follow him on Twitter. You can also purchase his book The Power of Nice, How to Negotiate so Everyone Wins-Especially You!. Also, if you liked this episode and others, please support us at Patreon or follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @IntentionalPerformers. Thanks for listening. --Brian

Don’t miss this spectacular interview with Dave Telep, Director of Scouting with the San Antonio Spurs. Dave brings a ton of leadership take-aways to the conversation, and you can’t miss what he says about being part of a team. He tells us that planning and preparation isn’t about his individual focus but about the focus that his team has on being ready for the season. He gathers his enjoyment from the process and the people, not winning, and he gives major credit to R.C. Buford for his leadership and inspiration. He’s clear that you have to know your people and their context…where they’re coming from…before making decisions and casting judgement. Listen to him talk about slowing down and learning from mistakes. He recommends reading Ron Shapiro’s Dare to Prepare: How to Win Before You Begin, which you know we love our books at TheSchoolHouse302. Check out our #readthisseries. Finally, his powerful advice about keeping your professional successes and failures away from how you define yourself as a person is candid and real. Please follow, like, and comment. Use #onethingseries and #SH302 so that we can find you.

Craig loves helping people, and helping them avoid the tragedy of opening a business in the wrong location or negotiate inferior lease terms . Hear all about it in The Nice Guys today.   Reach Us Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Production Assistant - Anna Nygren   Here are some of the questions you'll hear on the interview today:   Why is everyone so afraid of negotiation?   What do you do for a living and how have you gotten so good at negotiating?   You work in the leasing space, so your industry is real estate. One of the oldest professionals out there, technology has really changed what you do, but what is something that hasn't changed in your industry?   I love that you have a pretty eclectic background. I saw in doing some research you owned a car wash for a short period of time. How fun was that?   How has business changed over the past 30 plus years….is it easier to do business or more challenging now?   We all know relationships are key to building a big business. Give me a tactic or two you put into action daily to build your business relationships?   What is something we could do tomorrow to be a more effective negotiator?   Ron Shapiro, The power of Nice author and legendary sports agent was on the podcast over a year ago talking about the need for everyone to win in a negotiation. What does that mean to you?   What is the right and wrong way to select a site and negotiate a lease?   What do you think our audience of entrepreneurs would want to hear from you?   Get in touch with Craig- craigmelby@LeaseSmart.com   Get Craig's book "Site Rite: Practical ways to boost profits with the right site and best terms" here.   Check out his podcast: www.LeaseSmartPodcast.com on the web or Corporate Real Estate Podcast on Overcast/iTunes.   Reach Us Here: Doug- @DJDoug Strickland- @NiceGuyonBiz Production Assistant - Anna Nygren On Facebook: The Nice Guys Community page What's Happening: The Nice Guys B'moreBiz Conference Nov 7-9th More Info Signup   Doug's Stuff: Amazon #1 Best selling book Nice Guys Finish First. Business Building Bootcamp (10 Module Course)   Partner Links: Interview Valet:  Get interviewed on top podcasts and share your message. BombBomb: Take your email to the next level. Drop a BombBomb today. Amazon.com: Click before buying anything. Help support the podcast.   Survey: Take our short survey so The Nice Guys know what you like.   Subscribe to the Podcast Niceguysonbusiness.com   Promise Statement: To provide a learning experience that is entertaining and adds value to your life.   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.

We have spent the last 20 plus years admiring Ron Shapiro from a distance, became fascinated by his philosophy when he negotiated Cal Ripken's contract with the Baltimore Orioles and have always felt a level of satisfaction because Ron is truly a nice guy and has been negotiating and winning big for his clients for decades. USA Today called Ron "one of baseball's most respected agent-attorneys Ron is also, a speaker, educator and a family guy too." Here's what we learned about Ron today: He was selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for the 21st consecutive year. Received his 4th Championship ring and 2nd from San Antonio Spurs in recognition of Power of Nice contributions.   And some great tips: Achieve your goal without destroying the other guy. Instead of “I win- You lose”, Ron proposes a “win-win” style. Good deals echo, they lead to more good deals. It's not the sale, it's the relationship that counts. You have a system of Prepare, probe, propose and Listen.   Shapiro Negotiations- http://www.shapironegotiations.com/ Ron's book, THE POWER OF NICE: How to Negotiate So Everyone Wins, Especially You!, is available on Amazon, with a great forward written by Cal Ripken Jr. http://www.amazon.com/Power-Nice-Negotiate-Everyone-Especially/dp/1118969626/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1456462001&sr=8-1&keywords=the+power+of+nice+how+to+negotiate+so+everyone+wins+-+especially+you   Please visit our sponsor- Elite Virtual Assistants  Personal Assistants   Project Assistance   Administrative Support http://www.elitevirtualassist.com/ Laura@elitevirtualassist.com     440-973-7005 Tell them you heard about it on The Nice Guys and get your free consultation today.   Want to get pinned on our listener map? Just go to http://www.dougsandler.com/podcast-by-the-nice-guys/ and answer the question, where are you from? And we'll add you to the map. You can see it here- http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/services.html   Subscribe to the Podcast   Don't underestimate the Power of Nice.

On today’s podcast, Randy and Andrew (along with the show’s producer, Sean) welcome Ron Shapiro from Education by Entertainment. Ron has written many guest posts for MasterTheEvent.com on topics ranging from; how to obtain great jobs and internships, planning do-it-yourself events such as birthday celebrations, preparing for conventions, obtaining feedback and even how to protect […] The post Master The Event Podcast: Education by Entertainment Programs (with Special Guest Ron Shapiro) appeared first on mastertheevent.com.

In his 50-year career as a negotiations expert, sports agent, New York Times bestselling author, attorney, business leader and educator, Ron Shapiro has discovered that people from all walks of life can make deals that achieve their goals if they embrace a systematic approach that focuses on making the deal and keeping strong relationships. Many dealmakers who play hardball by assuming a winner-take-all attitude risk alienating the party opposite them at the negotiating table, thereby losing out on future opportunities. In this revised and updated edition of The Power of Nice, Shapiro shows us how to use his Systematic Approach and do Win-Win deals.Writers LIVE programs are supported in part by a generous grant from PNC Bank.Recorded On: Sunday, February 22, 2015

How did Ron Shapiro successfully negotiate Joe Mauer's $184 million contract the fourth largest contract in the history of baseball? In a new book 'Perfecting Your Pitch: How to Succeed in Business and in Life by Finding Words That Work ' he outlines his three-step process. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his stunning forty-year career as a premier negotiator in the worlds of law, sports, business, and politics, Ron Shapiro has found that if there is a single key to a successful outcome, it is also the one we most often fail to turn. Because whether you are making a budget request, interviewing for a job, selling but holding your price, ending a relationship, or talking to children about divorce, success in those and other crucial situations lies in thoroughly planned, highly effective communication, and many of us just prefer to wing it.In Perfecting Your Pitch, Shapiro shows us why we need to stop winging it, if we want to start maximizing any message, with his system of scripting, outlined efficiently as the Three Ds: “Draft, Devil’s Advocate, Deliver.”"Advice from Ron Shapiro is money in the bank. If you want to learn how to deal with life and business communication challenges, then Perfecting Your Pitch is a must read." Ann Curry, NBC News National and International Correspondent and Anchor at LargeRecorded On: Wednesday, March 12, 2014