Leaner Isn’t Necessarily Better – Innovation Expert Stephen Shapiro
In their quest to hit quarterly earnings goals, companies often focus myopically on the short-term, drastically cutting headcount and overhead to stay afloat. Unfortunately, this can leave an organization malnourished, jeopardizing its long-term health. Companies should focus instead on the type of “fat” they are cutting.
Expertise is the Enemy of Innovation – Innovation Leader Stephen Shapiro
Companies struggling to innovate may be suffering from an inadequate range of knowledge and perspectives. Just like individuals, companies have personalities. Unfortunately, a company’s personality might be repelling the potential and existing employee-base that can lend a divergent, and often critical, point of view to business. This is killing innovation.
Release of Western Thriller “Devil’s Manhunt” Announced by Galaxy Press
Book publisher Galaxy Press releases thrilling western story “Devil’s Manhunt” by New York Times Bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard.
Innovation Expert Stephen Shapiro – Foster High Performance Teamwork – Ditch the Golden Rule and Play Some Poker
The Golden Rule has often been touted as a guideline for human rights and a code of conduct for coexisting harmoniously. The surprising reality though is that this veryr rule may in fact be counter-productive for relationships and businesses alike. Following this philosophy, as written, may engender employee dissatisfaction and toxic interpersonal conflict.
Historical Landmark in Publishing for Legendary Pulp Fiction Writer L. Ron Hubbard: Master of All Genres
Galaxy Press, publisher of “Stories from the Golden Age”, is releasing a line of 80 books and multi-cast, unabridged audio books by L. Ron Hubbard. The series features 153 stories written by Hubbard in the 1930s and 1940s in the popular genres of the day -mystery, thriller, adventure, science fiction, fantasy and western.
Innovation Expert Stephen Shapiro – Want a High Performance Organization? Hire People You Don’t Like
Opposites don’t attract. In fact, they usually repel, leading managers to partner with like-minded proteges. The result – chronic “sameness”; a lack of creativity and innovation.