Stephen Shapiro

Contrary to conventional wisdom, opposites do not attract. As a result, in business, we tend to surround ourselves with people who are similar to us. Although this is great for efficiency, this lack of diversity can kill innovation. How can you increase your innovation potential? Play Personality Poker with Stephen Shapiro!

This fast-paced, highly interactive game will help you discover:

• Your primary innovation personality
• Your innovation blind spots
• Why the person you like the least is the person you need the most
• What is missing from your team that is limiting innovation and success
• How to create a high-performing innovation team that leverages divergent points of view

This is the most interactive presentation you will ever experience.

What if the key to solving your most pressing challenges isn’t about having the right
answers, but asking the right questions? In this hands-on keynote, innovation expert Stephen Shapiro will introduce you to a powerful, repeatable process that helps you uncover hidden opportunities, break through invisible barriers, and solve nearly any difficult problem.
You’ll learn to use a set of simple yet transformative tools called “lenses” that help you reframe problems and view them from entirely new perspectives. Combined with engaging stories and interactive exercises, this session will forever change how you approach challenges.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognize why we’re hardwired to ask limiting questions, and how to break free from that trap
• Craft better questions that lead to breakthrough insights
• Reframe any challenge using practical tools that expose new angles and solutions

You’ll also have the opportunity to put the lenses into action on a real-world challenge, allowing you to experience firsthand just how powerful and practical this tool can be. You won’t just leave with ideas; you’ll walk away with a toolkit you can use immediately. Every participant will receive templates, videos, and resources to continue applying these methods long after the session ends.

In today’s fast-paced world, burnout and confusion are common, but they don’t have to be. Stephen Shapiro’s keynote offers a powerful antidote to the nonstop spinning and chaos that overwhelm so many individuals and organizations. You’ll learn practical tools to separate real opportunities from distractions, bringing clarity, focus, and stability to both your work and life.

Just like a basketball player executing a pivot, success requires one foot firmly planted. While the moving foot draws attention, it’s the planted foot that provides the foundation for every powerful shift. That same principle applies in business: knowing what shouldn’t change creates the stability needed to adapt effectively.

This session will help you focus less on chasing the next big thing and more on doubling down where you already add the most value. You’ll discover how to avoid wasting time on trends and instead channel your energy toward what delivers lasting impact. This approach provides direction for your team and makes you indispensable to your customers.

In this session, you will:

• Discover why being pivotal (i.e., of crucial importance) is more powerful than simply pivoting
• Explore the 5Ds of differentiation and how to apply them strategically
• Use a practical tool to identify your best innovation investment opportunities
• Learn why long-term success requires you to “innovate where you differentiate”
• You won’t just leave inspired—you’ll leave equipped. Stop the spinning. Start winning.