In 2001 he changed direction and left the management consulting world to write his first book, "24/7 Innovation: A Blueprint for Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Change" (McGraw-Hill) featured in "Newsweek," "Investors Business Daily," and the "New York Times" among many other publications.
Articulate, knowledgeable, and provocative, he quickly captures the attention of his audience through a delivery that is equally as innovative as his content. Shapiro has presented his own tried-and-tested, formula for success to hundreds of thousands of people in 28 countries. Among the dozens of leading organizations he has advised are Staples, GE, Fidelity Investments, Pearson Education, BMW, Frito Lay, UPS, Xerox, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Stephen is the incoming President for the New England Chapter of the National Speakers Association. When he is not motivating audiences around the world, he enjoys scuba diving, wine tasting, and playing the tenor saxophone.