345: Solve Any Problem Faster, with Less Risk, and Lower Cost with Stephen Shapiro

Once in a while, when I sit down to devour a new book, it isn’t long before I realize it’s the kind of book I need to refer to my friends and colleagues because I can’t stop thinking about how much they could be helped by it. The book I’m featuring in today’s episode is just such a book! The author of this book is Stephen Shapiro. He’s written six previous books, including Best Practices Are Stupid. He’s also a regular columnist for Inc., and is in the Speaker Hall of Fame. Stephen’s latest book is called Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems, and it’s a book I think every leader should read. And, it’s a book you should be encouraging your team to read as well. I hope you’ll click the play button below to join our conversation now. For a summary, just keep scrolling. Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Stephen about: * Why many of us struggle when it comes to asking the right questions* The impact of asking the wrong questions* We’ll dive into some of his super helpful “lenses” for reframing our questions* And lots more! Stephen’s New Book You can order your copy of Invisible Solutions: 25 Lenses that Reframe and Help Solve Difficult Business Problems by Stephen Shapiro Stephen in Action Books Stephen Recommends “Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!”: Adventures of a Curious Character by Richard Feynman Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Check Out These Resources Visit Stephen’s website for more on him and his work. Grab a copy of Stephen’s book now. Inquire about having Stephen speak to your group. Connect with Stephen on Twitter and

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If you believe as I do, that intentional and consistent reading is key to success in business and in life, then this is your podcast. My goal each week is to bring you key thoughts and insights from my conversations with those I consider to be among today's brightest minds: our generation's non-fiction authors. We discuss their latest book, as well as their unique perspectives on Leadership, Business, Personal Development, Marketing, Career, and Entrepreneurship. If you love reading, or desire to do more of it, then consider this podcast your audio Cliff's Notes. The Read to Lead Podcast is a four-time Best Business Podcast nominee.