Interview Series: Stephen Shapiro on Team Dynamics and How Teams Can Work Better Together

About this episode

Stephen Shapiro discusses team dynamics and the importance of diverse perspectives in driving innovation.

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People in this episode

Host: Marty Grunder

Guest: Stephen Shapiro

Topics covered

• team dynamics
• innovation
• diversity in teams
• business management
• small business strategies

Keywords

• teamwork
• innovation
• business growth
• diverse thinking
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BOBYARD

Books & works: You're Not Playing with a Full Deck

Places: Dayton, OH, Tucson, AZ, Savannah, GA

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