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Why This Speaker
Stephen Shapiro has delivered innovation keynotes to companies like NASA, Marriott, 3M, P&G, and USAA. His speeches are built on insights from his books: Invisible Solutions, Best Practices are Stupid, Personality Poker, You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck, and PIVOTAL.
About
Stephen Shapiro is the author of eight books, including his latest, You’re Not Playing with a Full Deck: Why the Coworkers Who Drive You Crazy Are Your Unfair Advantage (April 2026).
He’s also the creator of Personality Poker®, an interactive experience played by more than 250,000 people worldwide.
Stephen’s work has been featured on ABC News, CNBC, USA Network, and TLC, making his ideas as engaging on screen as they are on stage.
He serves as a Senior Research Fellow with The Conference Board, has spoken in over 50 countries, and was inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015.
Offstage, Stephen explores innovation through magic and music, two disciplines deeply connected to creative thinking. Magic gives him a chance to make the impossible possible, while playing the tenor sax lets him practice improvisational jazz, a form of innovation in real time.
Popular Programs
• Innovate the Way You Innovate: Increasing Innovation ROI Tenfold
• Personality Poker®: Don’t Let Your Innovation Potential Fall Short
• Making the Impossible Possible: Enhance Creativity in Your Organization
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What Clients Say
Stephen's passion for innovation is infectious. His mandate to focus innovation relentlessly on well-articulated problems has caused an internal shift in mindset and approach for our innovators. Stephen delivers both in a way that is truly inspirational and actionable.
L.H., Director of Innovation and Strategic Projects, Procter & Gamble
Available Formats
• Keynotes
• Breakouts
• Workshops/Training Programs
• Virtual Programs / Webinars
Books
• Personality Poker®
• PIVOTAL
• Invisible Solutions
• Best Practices Are Stupid
• You're Not Playing With A Full Deck
Speaking Fees
For fee information and availability call or text: 207.751.4317. We'd love to partner with you!
