Innovation Insights
by Stephen Shapiro

Do you like to listen to your books? You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck is now available as an audiobook. And at just $6.95, it’s currently the least expensive way to experience the book.

Some fun magic! In Personality Poker, one of the core concepts is that opposites don’t attract. They detract. They repel. The card trick in this post brings that idea to life. But there’s a twist:

I recently gave a 2.5-hour session on how to find the hidden opportunities in every problem. In attendance was a graphic artist, Nate Dailey from Collective Next Graphic Facilitation Support, who captured the content beautifully.

QUESTION: Paperback or hardcover? I just received the proof for the hardcover edition of “You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck.” It looks great. This version does not have a dust jacket. The artwork is

Having smart people isn’t enough in today’s hyper-speed market. In fact, it can be the problem. I once led a $30M innovation project at Accenture that failed, not because of a lack of talent, but

As you probably know, I have a fun card game called Personality Poker and a book called You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck. When I give speeches, I sometimes wear a very cool shirt

eMy second book, Goal-Free Living, was published in 2006. Not long after, I had the chance to appear on the PBS television show, Between the Lines with Barry Kibrick. Barry is one of the best

When I first released You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck, I intended it only to be available as a paperback. The hardcover was going to be reserved for special clients. But I had quite

You can learn almost anything if you try hard enough. But true strong suits give you energy; learned traits drain you. Natural Traits: You were born with them. They feel easy and energize you. Learned

Three decades ago, I started studying what makes teams and organizations more innovative. This was while I was leading a 20,000-person process and innovation practice at the consulting firm Accenture. Two decades ago, I created

This was a FUN interview with Angie Marasco Callen! Here’s the session description: Explore how leaders can innovate effectively in an unpredictable world with Stephen Shapiro. This episode dives into why copying best practices fails,

That person who drives you nuts? They’re the ace up your sleeve. We like to be with people who are similar to us. So we hire people who fit the mold. But here’s the problem:

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