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 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 by […]
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 […]
Bill Belichick on Now vs Next
In PIVOTAL, I discuss the benefits of focusing on “now” rather than “next. A great story from Bill Belichick, former New England Patriots Head Coach, illustrates this. In 2004, the team broke all records for the longest winning streak in the National Football League history: 21 games in a row. This was an amazing accomplishment, […]
My New Venture: Impactful Games
This past week, I turned 60. For many, this marks a time to retire. For me, it represents the time to launch a new business. For several months, I’ve been deeply reflecting on my life’s purpose. Why am I here? What impact do I want to make on the world? What will I do with […]
New Beginnings at 60
I saw Leonid & Friends perform their musical magic this past Saturday night. If you are unfamiliar with them, they are a world-famous Russian band that performs the music of Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ides of March, Tower of Power, Steely Dan, Lighthouse, and others. The timing of this concert was perfect as my […]