With the recent massive increase in competitors and the number of various services/products they offer, companies are forced to innovate and grow at a faster rate than ever. Innovation is the corporate buzz word of the 21st century. Playing with a Full Deck 'Remember that first and foremost, you will learn about your innovation style – that is, the way in which you can best contribute to innovation and how you sometimes detract from innovation.' - Personality Poker, page 8 Then, to make the learnings from the game actionable, he’s identified ways to utilize the strengths of individuals on our teams to create a culture of sustainable innovation. And (here’s what I really love), Shapiro has turned the assessment – both of ourselves and of our co-workers – into a fun, easy to learn and easy to play game. But, like all truly great tools, there’s a great amount of depth and sophistication lying just beneath the surface. Hearts: Those focused on “who” people who are all about relationships.ĭiamonds: “Creative” individuals those who like ideas and experiences.Īside from the gimmick of connecting card suits to four broad categories of human inclination, there’s nothing really new here, either. Spades: Analytical, data-oriented people.Ĭlubs: People focused on structure and action. In Personality Poker, Shapiro has broken those strengths into four “suits”: We know this it’s a widely documented topic, covered by literary greats like Marcus Buckingham, Sir Ken Robinson and dozens more. Here’s the gist: personally and professionally, we all have different strengths and natural aptitudes.

And, as an avid poker player (and fan of games, in general), I love Shapiro’s concept. Shapiro has produced a product that simultaneously incorporates team building, innovation, strategy and fun. Now having finished the book, I’m delighted to share that author Stephen M. After all, it’s the first business or personal development book I’ve ever owned that came with its own deck of playing cards. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I first received my copy of Personality Poker.

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