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EPISODE · Nov 10, 2025 · 47 MIN

How to Stop Chasing Change and Start Leading It with Stephen Shapiro

from Experience Leadership - The Small Business Podcast · host Marc Haine

How to Lead Through Uncertainty with Confidence with Stephen Shapiro Are you chasing change like a caffeinated squirrel during nut season? Let’s face it—most business leaders are stuck in "reactive mode." A new trend? Pivot. A new competitor? Pivot. A new TikTok dance? You guessed it—pivot. But what if all this flailing is what’s actually breaking your business?  In this episode, Innovation Instigator Stephen Shapiro joins me to expose the costly reality behind knee-jerk strategy: wasted resources, exhausted teams, and growth that looks more like a rollercoaster than a roadmap. Tune in now and take back control of your business! 🎧 BONUS: Email Stephen for a free copy of his audiobook PIVOTAL. About Stephen Stephen Shapiro began his journey in innovation 25 years ago, founding and leading a 20,000-person innovation practice at Accenture. Today, as the author of seven books, including his latest, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World, he continues to challenge the status quo and inspire creative breakthroughs. His Personality Poker® card game has been played by over 250,000 people, helping organizations create high-performing innovation teams. Stephen’s expertise has been featured on major television networks like CNBC, USA Network, and TLC, making his work as dynamic on-screen as it is on stage. Offstage, he channels his passion for innovation into magic, blending creativity with the art of making the impossible possible. With presentations in over 50 countries, a 2015 induction into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and his role as a Senior Research Fellow with The Conference Board, Stephen’s impact is as far-reaching as it is transformative. Connect with Stephen www.stephenshapiro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/ ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.  

How to Lead Through Uncertainty with Confidence with Stephen Shapiro Are you chasing change like a caffeinated squirrel during nut season? Let’s face it—most business leaders are stuck in "reactive mode." A new trend? Pivot. A new competitor? Pivot. A new TikTok dance? You guessed it—pivot. But what if all this flailing is what’s actually breaking your business?  In this episode, Innovation Instigator Stephen Shapiro joins me to expose the costly reality behind knee-jerk strategy: wasted resources, exhausted teams, and growth that looks more like a rollercoaster than a roadmap. Tune in now and take back control of your business! 🎧 BONUS: Email Stephen for a free copy of his audiobook PIVOTAL. About Stephen Stephen Shapiro began his journey in innovation 25 years ago, founding and leading a 20,000-person innovation practice at Accenture. Today, as the author of seven books, including his latest, PIVOTAL: Creating Stability in an Uncertain World, he continues to challenge the status quo and inspire creative breakthroughs. His Personality Poker® card game has been played by over 250,000 people, helping organizations create high-performing innovation teams. Stephen’s expertise has been featured on major television networks like CNBC, USA Network, and TLC, making his work as dynamic on-screen as it is on stage. Offstage, he channels his passion for innovation into magic, blending creativity with the art of making the impossible possible. With presentations in over 50 countries, a 2015 induction into the Speaker Hall of Fame, and his role as a Senior Research Fellow with The Conference Board, Stephen’s impact is as far-reaching as it is transformative. Connect with Stephen www.stephenshapiro.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shapiroinnovates/ ----more----About Your Host, Marc Haine Need to brainstorm aspects of your business or talk to Marc about speaking at your upcoming conference or staff retreat? Book your complimentary 30-minute brainstorm with Marc. Schedule a time that works for you on Marc's online calendar. Get your copy of Lights! Camera! Action! Business Operational Excellence Through the Lens of Live Theatre on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PFj8a2 or directly from the publisher Author, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach Marc Haine will help your teams ignite their passions. Working with him, you can support your leaders to recentre their focus and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. You will realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistent customer experience across your brand. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Tap into Marc’s 35 years of operational excellence experience and imagine a world in which the majority of us put more love and care in being of service. Dare to be the exception™ Connect with Marc +1 (780) 729-4932  🗓️  https://meetwith.marchaine.com [email protected] http://MarcHaine.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/marcjlhaine FB: https://www.facebook.com/MasterofExperiences TW: https://twitter.com/MarcHaine2 LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marchaine/ YT: https://www.MarcHaineLive.com Looking for more quality content? Check out Marc's catalogue of video and audio podcasts here.

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