PIVOTAL Available Today with BONUS

After two and a half years in the making, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World launches today! If you want to learn more about the content of the book’s content, go here. I started writing the book in October 2021, and it took me nearly a year and a half to complete the first draft. The […]

PIVOTAL on the Tech Leader Talk Podcast

I was recently on Steve Sponseller’s Tech Leader Talk podcast. In this episode, we discussed the importance of understanding your organization’s unique strengths and leveraging them as differentiators. I suggested “doubling down” on what sets you apart to create maximum impact and value. During our conversation, I also explained that although pivoting is essential, it’s […]

PIVOTAL Available on Audiobook Now!

Although the hardcover and ebook versions of PIVOTAL aren’t available for a few more days, you can listen to the audiobook today! And it’s on sale. Make your weekend pivotal by listening to my latest book.

What Does It Mean to Be PIVOTAL? (video)

Here is a three-minute video of me discussing the key concepts in the book, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World. Learn more or get your copy here

Book Publishing Resources I’ve Compiled After Publishing Seven Books

How can you get your book done and published? My seventh book, PIVOTAL, will be published in less than a week. During a conversation with a friend, I reflected on some of the tools and resources I used to get them done. Here is a list you might find helpful… BOOKS: Write a Must Read […]

Radio Flyer is PIVOTAL!

One week from today, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World will be in bookstores. Given that today is International Day of Play, sharing this excerpt seems quite appropriate. Enjoy! When seeking stability, look no further than Radio Flyer. Established in 1917, the company is renowned for its iconic “The Original Little Red Wagon.” Over […]

PIVOTAL Endorsements

PIVOTAL launches in less than a week. But the reviews of the pre-release version are fantastic! “Shapiro has written a grounded book for dizzying times. His simple yet profound framework combines stability and agility to offer a wise alternative to perpetual pivoting that can help you build an iconic, enduring business.” — DANIEL H. PINK, […]

A Pivot is Not What You Think It Is

Imagine a brightly lit stage. The speaker comes out and says nothing for 30 seconds. He is holding a basketball, which he begins to bounce a few times. The sound resonates through the room, and the audience wonders what’s going to happen next. He then demonstrates a classic basketball move: the pivot. He proceeds to […]

Not Changing the Game Can be a Game-Changer

We are less than four weeks away from the formal launch of PIVOTAL. Here’s the last paragraph from the book’s introduction: “You are pivotal. Your business is pivotal. And for you to remain pivotal, you need to know where you are now, where to dig deep, when to stay the course, and where to focus […]

Dan Pink’s Endorsement of PIVOTAL

I am a huge fan of Dan Pink’s work. And therefore, I was thrilled when he wrote this endorsement for PIVOTAL. “Shapiro has written a grounded book for dizzying times. His simple yet profound framework combines stability and agility to offer a wise alternative to perpetual pivoting that can help you build an iconic, enduring […]