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Linchpin

Are You Indispensable?

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Linchpin

By: Seth Godin
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There used to be two teams in every workplace: management and labor. Now there’s a third team, the linchpins. These people invent, lead (regardless of title), connect others, make things happen, and create order out of chaos. They figure out what to do when there’s no rule book. They delight and challenge their customers and peers. They love their work, pour their best selves into it, and turn each day into a kind of art.

Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations. Like the small piece of hardware that keeps a wheel from falling off its axle, they may not be famous but they’re indispensable. And in today’s world, they get the best jobs and the most freedom. Have you ever found a shortcut that others missed? Seen a new way to resolve a conflict? Made a connection with someone others couldn’t reach? Even once? Then you have what it takes to become indispensable, by overcoming the resistance that holds people back.

As Godin writes, “Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It’s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must.” Career Success Employment Motivation & Self-Improvement Occupational & Organizational Organizational Behavior Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Workplace & Organizational Behavior Career Inspiring Management

Critic reviews

"It's easy to see why people pay to hear what he has to say."
-Time

"Thousands of authors write business books every year, but only a handful reach star status and the A-list lecture circuit. Fewer still-one, to be exact-can boast his own action figure. . . . Godin delivers his combination of counterintuitive thinking and a great sense of fun."
-BusinessWeek

"This book is a gift."
-Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder, The Acumen Fund

"If Seth Godin didn't exist we'd need to invent him-that's how indispensable he is! You hold in your hands a compelling, accessible, and purpose-filled book. Read it, and do yourself a big favor. Your future will thank you!"
-Alan Webber, Founder, Fast Company

"This is what the future of work (and the world) looks like. Actually, it's already happening around you."
-Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com

"Thousands of authors write business books every year, but only a handful reach star status and the A-list lecture circuit. Fewer still - one, to be exact - can boast his own action figure....Godin delivers his combination of counterintuitive thinking and a great sense of fun."
-BusinessWeek
Transformative Insights • Practical Wisdom • Passionate Narration • Thought-provoking Concepts • Valuable Life Lessons

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Thank you Seth for this great book. I enjoyed it and will listen to it again snd again.

Great book

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Beyond Awesome. Seth all I can say I you have really nailed it here. Thanks Brad H, for the intro

John Jenkins

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The author gives a thorough explanation as to why the work mindset has evolved. It is no longer permissible to advance in the workplace simply by working hard and doing what the job description asks of you. Nowadays, one’s true value is based on their creative and emotional artistry.

Very Insightful

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Become an asset by becoming an artist, must read!!! Book creates a great opportunity to change the world around you by first taking iniciative to do something about it instead of complaining, take action and make sure you help others when you get there.

Just great

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Wow, Seth Godin "shipped" his art in this book. Will definitely be listening continually so that his wisdom permeates deeply into my psyche and blossoms into my actions.

Thank you, Seth.

Will be listening over and over

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