5.Stephen Shapiro: Innovate where you Differentiate

Total Innovation Podcast

Welcome to our podcast, where we dive deep into the world of innovation with the help of expert Stephen Shapiro. Stephen is a renowned innovation advisor who has dedicated his career to helping leaders and teams tackle complex business challenges and improve their innovation models and cultures.

After publishing his groundbreaking first book, "24/7 Innovation" in 2001, Stephen left Accenture to become a full-time innovation speaker and advisor. Since then, he has published six books, including his latest, "Pivotal", released in 2024, and "Invisible Solutions" in 2020. Stephen has spoken in 50 countries and works with major companies like 3M, P&G, Marriott, Nike, and Microsoft to enhance their innovation practices through keynotes and advisory services.

In our first episode, we chat with Aiden McCullen about total innovation—what it is, why it matters, and how to achieve it. Check it out here.

For more resources and insights on innovation, be sure to explore related tools like the Wazoku platform, which supports the innovation processes Stephen champions.

Visit Stephen's website for more information, or connect with him on LinkedIn.

अध्यायों

1. Introduction to Stephen Shapiro (00:00:00)

2. Stephen's Journey and Achievements (00:00:25)

3. The Concept of 'Pivotal' (00:01:11)

4. The Sports Analogy in Innovation (00:03:30)

5. The Five D's of Differentiation (00:07:04)

6. Practical Applications and Real-World Examples (00:10:13)

7. The Role of Leadership in Innovation (00:25:59)

8. Personal Growth and Career Development (00:30:21)

9. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:31:29)