Linchpin book seth godins blog

It sounds so cool i know i want to be one, before i even know what a linchpin is. Oldfashioned monopolies rely on some sort of coercion. This is a book that teaches a person how to become indispensible to their organization. Before the holidays, i excitedly responded to seth godins offer to prepurchase his newest book, linchpin, by making a donation to the acumen fund. You can train yourself to matter become a linchpin leader. This book has brilliant ideas that can change the way you work, how you work and most importantly, why you work.

Five lessons from seth godins book linchpin bassam zahid. So, how do we get attention to ask for permission in the first place. Nov 29, 2011 seth godin describes a linchpin as somebody in an organization who is indispensable who simply cannot be replaced because their role is just far too unique and valuable. Years ago, i wrote some of the mostread columns for fast company magazine i blog every day here, at seths.

How seth godin manages his life the blog of author tim ferriss. As someone not specifically in marketing, i have found the two. Jun 14, 2010 over last couple of weeks, i was reading and rereading seth godins remarkable book linchpin. If seth godin didnt exist wed need to invent himthats how indispensable. You might be familiar with his books linchpin, tribes, the dip and purple cow. His newest book, what to do when its your turn, is a bestseller. Linchpin by seth godin is an inspiring book written to help all of us redefine success in todays age of insecurity. Theres one last point i want to share, and this is the most important one. Its about overcoming a multigenerational conspiracy designed to sap your creativity and restlessness. Here are 7 characteristics of truly irreplaceable and above average workers from seth godins linchpin. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Seth godin i expected this episode to be amazing, and seth 10xd expectations.

I hope this was a hugely successful strategy for godin because i also am a big believer in charitable marketing and why not. We are all artists now, a manifesto from the icarus deception. In the early 1990s, he curated a 10 book series for children titled worlds of power. Seth godin s blog was named by time among its 25 best blogs of 2009. In a series of nowclassic books that have been translated into 36 languages and reached millions of readers around the world, he has taught generations of readers how to make remarkable pro. Seth is best known for marketing, so if you are looking for a marketing perspective, he has a lot of titles that would be relevant. Hes been educating me about marketing, branding and the business of being engaged since i found his blog in 2007, when i started working on overseeing my companys events for senior marketing executives. This lifechanging manifesto shows how you have the potential to make a huge difference wherever you are. Jun 18, 2015 listen to seth godin exclusive keynote from his bestselling book, linchpin. I am not sure how many books by seth godin i do own, i guess that it is somewhere around 6 or 7, that i have managed to buy as a paperback editions previously and digital ibooks editions as of lately. This post contains my rough notes for seth godins book linchpin. I found out about this book from reading seth s blog which i read daily, and i recommend you start reading as well, if you dont read it already. Linchpin summary by seth godin is an ultraexclusive piece of writing that really tries to solve our daily concerns, related to the career. Id wager a bet that it will shake your work up too.

After reading seth s other books over the years, i have learned and put into practice a great deal of the points raised and adapted them to suit my work making computer games and i feel the people i work with have also indirectly benefitted. My weekly podcast on changing the culture is called akimbo. Linchpin quotes by seth godin goodreads share book. Seth godin is the author of more than a dozen bestsellers that have changed the way people think about marketing, leadership, and change, including permission marketing, purple cow, all marketers are liars, small is the new big, the dip, tribes, linchpin, and poke the box. Posts about seth godins blog written by didier daglinckx and marcos gaser. I have been following seth s blog and books since last 4 years. In an everchanging world, i cannot recommend this enough to anyone involved in leadership. Seth godin s blog on marketing, tribes and respect. In addition to his writing and speaking, seth founded both yoyodyne and squidoo. Mar 28, 2014 you can train yourself to matter become a linchpin leader. Seth godin draws on his experiences in business and life to convince the reader to be a linchpin rather than a cog in the machine of work.

Perhaps you need to bribe fcc commissioners to avoid net neutrality, or simply influence a local board to permit you to, by law, be the only provider of cable. Nov 28, 2012 by seth godin here are the chapters that make up the book and a brief summary of their content. But i must admit that i find seth s books to be somewhat singlenote wonders. His objective with writing this book is to change the way people look at their work. Is seth godin enhancing or diminishing the meaning of the word artist.

This is not a book for the wildhaired crazies your company keeps in a corner. In this new book bestselling marketing guru seth godin helps you recognize the trap of career and corporate expectations to which many of us fall victim. Seth did another one of those wonderful marketing things. Challenging, razorsharp and unabashedly passionate, linchpin is a mustread for anyone whos serious about doing great work whether youre already in a great job or not. The linchpin is an individual who can walk into chaos and create order, someone who can invent, connect, create, and make things happens. Seth is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker. Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you dont need to escape from. I have been following seths blog and books since last 4 years. Over last couple of weeks, i was reading and rereading seth godins remarkable book linchpin. You see, linchpin is about living the untemplated life.

I was one of 3,000 people who took seth godin up on his offer to get an early copy of his new book, linchpin. Despite godin s ability to write books in his signature rambling style, some readers are not so happy about this unique approach because they. Linchpin is primarily concerned with whether or not you can be an indispensable part of any team you work on. In his most powerful book yet, seth godin argues that its more essential than ever to become indispensable to become a linchpin. Godin is insightful and there are way more lessons that can be derived from his work than i discuss here. Seth is the bestselling author of 18 books and is arguably the godfather of modern permission marketing. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 bestselling books, including the dip, linchpin, purple cow, tribes, and what to do when its your turn and its always your turn. After a few years, godin sold the book packaging business to his employees and focused his efforts on yoyodyne. Jan 27, 2010 seth s books have evolved over the years. In the book, godin makes a distinction between what he calls factory workers, workers who mostly follow instructions, and linchpins. Like his blog, his writing is direct, easy to read, and thoughtful.

This is the fifth blog post of a series of guest posts from the ten bloggers nominated for best leadership blog of 2009 cast your vote here seth godin is referred to as the ultimate entrepreneur for the information age by business week. I will soon be finishing seth godins masterpiece linchpin. It is changing how i view not only leadership, but also myself. In the book, seth godin describes linchpin as an indispensable resource in an organization. Godin believes every organization has linchpins who make differences like these. On top of being a marketing expert, seth is also a renowned speaker and author, with 10 highly successful books under his belt. The goal is to inspire people to no longer follow the norm, but instead create their own paths. The white collar job is a myth, its just factory work of a different sort. Seth godins linchpin book brilliance, part 1 michelle. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read linchpin. Staying safe is your ticket to mediocrity and limbo. Seth godin describes a linchpin as somebody in an organization who is indispensable who simply cannot be replaced because their role is just far. This is easily seth godins most important and insightful book since purple cow.

The job might be difficult, it might require skill, but its a job. The linchpins among us are not the ones born with a magical talent. That is the point that author seth godin is trying to get across in his book linchpin. A good philosophy or mindset book to understand how to create value in the workplace today or as an entrepreneur a classic seth godin book. Inside an organization, take initiatives without hoping for rewards.

For a long time, unleashing the ideavirus was the most popular ebook ever published, and purple cow is the bestselling marketing book of the decade. Listen to seth godin exclusive keynote from his bestselling book, linchpin. Seth godin is one of the most forwardthinkers of our time, and i am very much looking forward to his new book, linchpin, discussed a bit in this post. Seth godin on what it takes to be a linchpin interview mashable.

In the early 1990s, he curated a 10 book series for. Ive recently fallen in love with seth godin and his books, i wont even try to hide it. The new world of work outsourcing and automation make most information workers replaceable cogs in a vast machine, just like factory workers in the industrial age. It s a book for you, your boss, and your employees, because the best future available to us is a future where you contribute your true self and your best work. I picked up this book because i recently subscribed to seth godins blog and have found his advice on business and organizational culture insightful and useful. Business week also named linchpin among its 20 of the best books by the most influential thinkers in business on november, 2015. If you feel trapped in a routine, always remember that you have a choice. Linchpin shows you why the time of simply following instructions at your job is over and how to make yourself indispensable, which is a must for success today. This book audiobook helped me make it through the most difficult year of my professional life. A linchpin, as seth describes it, is somebody in an organization who is indispensable, who cannot be replaced her role is far too unique and valuable. Linchpin by seth godin summary of the book facebook. In addition to launching one of the most popular blogs in the world, he has written 19 bestselling books, including the dip, linchpin, purple cow, tribes, and what to do when it s your turn and it s always your turn. Jul 02, 2009 this is the fifth blog post of a series of guest posts from the ten bloggers nominated for best leadership blog of 2009 cast your vote here seth godin is referred to as the ultimate entrepreneur for the information age by business week.

He writes one of the most influential business blogs in the world at. I strongly believe any fundraiser would be inspired to do their job. Godin is an american author and former dot com business. Linchpin is a book about how to become indispensable. If you just want to get the mortgage paid without too much discomfort, this book is not for you. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive. Summary of seth godins linchpin by swift reads audiobook. For me, a couple of years ago, that book was linchpin by seth godin. Seth is one of few people to whom i believe the term guru applies. Natasha shares what she thought and her top takeaways.

Its a good summary, but you should stock up your seth godin collection with this book on your shelf as well. Seth godins linchpin enhancing or diminishing the word. In the book, godin makes a distinction between what he calls factory workers. Discover his free videos, his seminars and workshops and his books. The job is what you do when you are told what to do. If you see a problem in an organization, take an initiative to solve. Seth godins free ebooks resource businessblogs hub. Seth godin describes a linchpin as somebody in an organization who is indispensable who simply cannot be replaced because their role is. Nov 06, 2011 i will soon be finishing seth godins masterpiece linchpin. I look forward to the next book and until then ill continue to read seth s blog to fill the gap. What started with insights about marketing he is the one who opened up our eyes to the fact that anonymous spam email campaigns are not effective, is now moving into the area of leadership and in linchpin even broader.

Jan 26, 2010 seth godin is well known for writing great marketing books, but his latest book, linchpin, really struck a cord with us here at untemplater. Jul 10, 20 for me, a couple of years ago, that book was linchpin by seth godin. Seth godin on how to become a linchpin leader paul sohn. Someone can always do your job a little better or faster or cheaper than you can. Linchpin book is not for those people who spent their life reminiscing. Aug 28, 20 a linchpin, as seth describes it, is somebody in an organization who is indispensable, who cannot be replaced her role is far too unique and valuable. Godin defines linchpin as a human being who is doing original, brave work. Hes an entrepreneur, the founder of several successful businesses, and a popular ted speaker. Im a huge fan of seth and books like permission marketing and tribes have completely changed my thoughts on how good fundraising should be done. Seth godin is an author, entrepreneur and most of all, a teacher seth is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and speaker. This book is about love and art and change and fear. The point is, you are unique and capable of so much more than you have been sold to believe. If seth godin didnt exist wed need to invent himthats how indispensable he is. Seth godins latest book linchpin is out at the end of the month and in return for a donation to the acumen fund great idea seth ive got hold of a 60 page summary of it.

Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations. The job is showing up at the factory, following instructions, meeting spec, and being managed. Linchpin is formatted so that seths ideas come in blogbites. Author seth godin argues that the business world no longer profits by filling its rosters with cookiecutter employees who meet minimum production levels purchase this indepth summary to learn more. Godin explains how employment has changed from the last 50 years, and how each one of us should move forward in our careers.

We were invited to be a part of the early conversation to contribute our thoughts on his book even before it was shared with the press. Ask seth godin how we can be indispensable at work. This is the home page of seth godin, author of seths blog. If nothing else, you should subscribe to seth s blog, as he embodies generosity by giving away free content every single day. On top of being a marketing expert, seth is also a renowned. His most recent book, this is marketing, was an instant bestseller in countries around the world. In a series of nowclassic books that have been translated into 36 languages and reached millions of readers around the world, he has taught generations of readers how to make. If youre looking for the original book, it is available from amazon and audible.