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On Differentiating Yourself/ Guest: Stephen Shapiro, Innovation Instigator
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- For Leaders By Leaders
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- Jul 24, 2025
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Summary
Innovation expert Stephen Shapiro talks about standing out by focusing on what makes you truly irreplaceable. Drawing from his book Pivotal, Stephen shares why innovation is a capability, not a trend. Learn how to avoid shiny-object syndrome, embrace stability, and uncover your team’s real differentiator… plus a look at his teamwork tool, Personality Poker. Tune in to this episode as we explore: (03:40) Building stability before change (07:38) Individual differentiation drives organisational success (12:15) Radio flyer's purpose: lasting smiles (13:45) Creating distinctive customer experiences (18:42) Focus on present differentiators (22:52) Real-time feedback in leadership (26:08) Focus on identifying opportunities (29:35) Engage lost and potential customers (30:33) Combatting confirmation bias in innovation (34:18) Refocus on core strengths Connect with Andrea Seale here: Connect with Stephen Shapiro on LinkedIn Stephen Shapiro’s Website Pivotal – Book Personality Poker Interested in developing more effective leadership skills? Connect with Cinga today here.