Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

24 Jul 2012    

Recently, I read Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin. While I certainly don’t agree with everything in the book, I tought it was a very interesting read. After reading the book, I took some time to make a couple of notes to reflect on what I’ve read (which I tend to do). Since a large part of the book is about “giving”, I will write them down here. Maybe they’re useful to someone .. maybe the’yre not.

• Problem -> Opportunity
• Art
  • More then work
  • Don't follow scripts
  • Passion
  • Don't follow/think along established rules
  • Know what to work hard for
  • Make a difference in someone's life
• Honest gift: create a connection with someone
• Personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, emotional stability (Five Factor Model)
• Linchpin:
  • Unique interface between members of the organisation
  • Unique creativity
  • Managing complexity
  • Leading customers
  • Inspiring staff
  • Providing deep domain knowledge
  • Posses a unique talent