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