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[...] Hyatt, M. (2010, January 26). Book notes: An interview with Seth Godin. Retrieved from http://michaelhyatt.com/book-notes-an-interview-with-seth-godin.html [...]

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By: W. Mark Thompson

W. Mark Thompson — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:09:00 +0000

Good info. Like the info on the book. Have always had an apprehension in getting this book. But like the explanation of “becoming extraordinary”. I’m for that! Think I’ll give it a go. Thanks!

By: Êtes-vous indispensable? (Linchpin) – en cours « Mes digests

Êtes-vous indispensable? (Linchpin) – en cours « Mes digests — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:03:11 +0000

[...] Godin lui-même, le Linchpin est la vache poupre (Purple cow, autre livre de Godin sur lequel je vais bientôt [...]

By: Joshua Hood

Joshua Hood — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Seth is such a great author and visionary. I love his style of thinking.

Joshua Hood
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By: Brad

Brad — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 01:54:45 +0000

I have never read Seth. After reading this though it will be next on my list after “Mentor like Jesus”.

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Managing Your Career in the Social Media Era: Sources | B2B Memes — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:12:06 +0000

[...] Book Notes: An Interview with Seth Godin. (On the publication of Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?.) [...]

By: Chase Adams

Chase Adams — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 04:18:55 +0000

Even though it's not January…and I'm buying it myself, you have pushed me to read Linchpin.

Thanks Michael.

By: Does Education Make You a Better Entrepreneur | Michael Holmes

Does Education Make You a Better Entrepreneur | Michael Holmes — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:24:16 +0000

[...] Seth Godin stated in an interview that the whole purpose of school is to create compliant workers. [...]

By: Melanie Glotfelty

Melanie Glotfelty — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:42:50 +0000

Dear Michael:

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By: Gary Walter

Gary Walter — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:00:53 +0000

Michael, I received the book in the mail a couple of days ago - just wanted to send you a sincere thank you! I've also linked to you in a recent blog comment on my site. :D Thanks - I really appreciate it.

My recent post Get Off My Lawn!

By: congchaser

congchaser — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:12:59 +0000

I've never read any of Seth Godin's books. However, my wife thinks the guy walks on water so I stumbled upon this book review page. "Lynchpin", meaning an indispensable person. I'm cut from the Viet Vet environment and locked into a mindset that makes working in a corporate environment nearly impossible. I can't handle bullshit. In the words of General Charles DeGaulle, the "Graveyards are full of indispensable men." Well, I would like to be indispensable too, but not under the soil, yet. I really want to make a difference and pay something forward to my country. HOW?

By: BENJAMIN LUCAS

BENJAMIN LUCAS — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:50:04 +0000

MAY I REQUEST FOR A FREE COPY OF BOOK "LINCHPIN " BY SETH GODIN.

I USED TO BE A SEMINARY STUDENT BUT I SUFFERED A STROKE AND HAD TO STOP. BY GOD'S GRACE I STILL HOPE TO BE IN THE MINISTRY AND WHILE RECOVERING FROM MY SICKNESS I SPEND MY TIME READING BOOKS, LISTENING TO AND/OR WATCHING AUDIO/VIDEO BIBLICAL MESSAGES AND EVEN LISTENING TO SPIRITUAL MUSIC TO GET MORE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE WORD OF GOD AND THE MINISTRY.
THE BOOK MAY NOT BE THEOLOGICAL/SPIRITUAL BUT THE BOOK MAY BE A GOOD RESOURCE FOR PEOPLE IN MINISTRY. I INTEND TO SHARE THE BOOK WITH THE LEADERSHIP OF MY CHURCH.

I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IF YOU CAN GRANT MY REQUEST.

GOD BLESS.

BENJAMIN LUCAS
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By: Nagesh Ramamurthy

Nagesh Ramamurthy — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:01:37 +0000

Dear Michael,
You can imagine how eager I am to get this book, since I am posting a comment one week after the deadlibe has expired….but I only came to know today!….it all started like this:
I am looking for a way to re-energise my work life, knowing I am capable of bigger things…I happened to read something on the Internet, which led me to Amazon.fr, which led me to order Seth Godin's 'the dip', and which has now lead me to this site!
Best wishes, and I am going to be following you and your followers to seek advice and help!
I solemnly promise to read the book!

By: Donna

Donna — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 16:22:54 +0000

Michael, RATS!!! I have missed the deadline but am writing anyway, in hopes of receiving Seth's book. I hadn't heard of Seth until recently and have spent most today reading his blog and LOVIN' it! I am a clinical social worker in a solo private practice. After a series of tragedies, I felt I needed to turn to a career that offered more security and safety, namely special ed teaching in the my county. Four years have passed and I see a glaring need for general ed teachers to understand emotional disabilities and be able to effectively reach and teach them. I have come up with the idea to devise and train teachers on how to do this and pitch this to the really higher ups even though I am low man on the totem pole. Concurrently, I have been cultivating my spiritual life and really heard that spiritual piece in the quotes from your interview with Seth. I believe that reading this book will pull together (wrap it up and tie it with a BIG bow) my career aspirations and spiritual quest, so I can fully live my life. Actually, I think I just started…. :)

By: Marti

Marti — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:30:22 +0000

Wait a minute! In just moments, so many questions answered and dusty dreams, kept in a box, rescued from my mental attic. Never have I fit into the Resume Role though I have studied the lines, changed clothes, re-done the sets and had many "opening nights". I know that God has been trying to show me the creative and unique talents He gave me – yet I have continued on in "Safe mode". Just as online; functioning but no where near full capacity!
I need your help to let go of fake fears and become the Lynchpin God wants me to be. The battle against the 50's factory mentality, in education and workforce, must be waged and won! How can I help my son (a creative, out-of-the-box teen/musician) if I am not experiencing the transformation myself?
Please, share the book with me. I covenant to read it and then share it with others.
Thank you for the consideration and opportunity.
LIFE IS SHORT – even though I am not. God bless you and yours –

By: Truth Guru

Truth Guru — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:15:26 +0000

BTW- I promise to read the book and to but extra copies and give them away My recent post Useful Skill?

By: Truth Guru

Truth Guru — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:13:17 +0000

Michael,
I have over 2,500 books in my library – some were worth starting, some weren't, most weren't worth finishing, some were pure jewels and I got something special from each.
The compelling truth woven through each for me was that I; not an institution, or a government, or a corporation should be making decisions about the direction my life heads.

1. So why should you send me Seth's book – Well I wanted to make sure you could give away all that were given and since many people have poor follow through skills, I wanted to make sure I wasnt one of them.

2. Seth's insights about life, business and marketing are priceless, I'd be insane not to glean his wisdom

3. I'll send you a copy of my book when I finish – ( Get your #@$% together and don't forget to flush )

4.Because I'm a nice guy : – }

5. An autographed copy would really sweeten the kudo's

Only the Best,

Les Dossey
Truth Guru
My recent post Useful Skill?

By: Truth Guru

Truth Guru — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:13:17 +0000

2. Seth's insights about life, business and marketing are priceless, I'd be insane not to glean his wisdom

3. I'll send you a copy of my book when I finish – ( Get your #@$% together and don't forget to flush )

4.Because I'm a nice guy : – }

5. An autographed copy would really sweeten the kudo's

Only the Best,

Les Dossey
Truth Guru
My recent post Useful Skill?

By: I Haven’t Followed My Own Advice « Dottem

I Haven’t Followed My Own Advice « Dottem — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:17:00 +0000

[...] week I read this on Michael Hyatt’s interview with Seth Godin: Our job is to connect to people, to interact with them in a way that leaves them better than we [...]

By: The 2.0 media tour | cuinlalaland

The 2.0 media tour | cuinlalaland — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:30:57 +0000

[...] Michael Hyatt: Over the top generosity from the head of one of the largest book publishers in the world. Michael interviewed me about making a difference. Visit his site if you'd like to win a free copy of the book. [...]

By: Bonan Zhang

Bonan Zhang — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:11:40 +0000

Mr. Hyatt,

I’m studying in China right now. If you haven’t been convincingly informed, Chinese people are mostly cogs. Even Chinese people, especially the students, wish there were more linchpins. (I’m Chinese, by the way, in case anybody becomes overly offended by this leveling generalization)

I would argue that inspiring linchpins in China will tip the country towards more open market reforms and greater freedom of speech, which will lead predictably to other great changes.

Therefore, I promise to, not only read and annotate the book, but also to translate the book into Chinese for free. I’ll contact Seth to see what he wants to do with a Chinese translation of his book.

If it’s not too much trouble, please mail the book to my current address in China. If not, I’ll also submit my state-side address and have a friend forward it to me.

Thanks for you help!
Bonan

By: Obihaive

Obihaive — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:35:23 +0000

I'm sure this is too late but I thought I'd try anyway. Seth Godin is a really imaginative man and all I do is subscribe to his blog. His comments and ideas are very insightful and I love how he thinks. I haven't actually read a book he has written (yet) but I would love a free copy if possible. I hear his book 'Tribes' is also something every leader should read.

By: Ade

Ade — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:57:25 +0000

I could tell you how much I love Seth's work, but you already know this I feel! So here it is…

I will bake you the finest chocolate fudge slices you have ever tasted in exchange for this book!

PS – I promise to read the book too!

By: Christina Faith

Christina Faith — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:11:19 +0000

1. I recently have fallen in love with the knowledge that Seth Godin has been releasing out of his month. October 2008 I left my job in order to go to seminary full time and work on my writing. I'd like to learn what Seth has to say about being indispensable. I still don't have a job and I am a full time student. Which means that anything free is a blessing. ;-) I promise to read the book. Pinky swear.

By: Mark Warren

Mark Warren — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:33:07 +0000

Michael, I have never read a Seth Godin book, but I will now. I have followed you for a long, long time, and now on Twitter, too (you are one of only three leaders whose Tweets go directly to my cell phone). I truly feel as if I'm being TwitterMentored. Your blog has been a huge influence on my life, relationships and leadership (I tried on 5 Finger Vibrams last week after finishing Born to Run). And, I am a Pastor of Personnel Development at a large church in constant search for truth, principles and resources to better equip our team, and better understand what steward leadership is for those I serve. Thank you for your influence.

By: anordinarymom

anordinarymom — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:17:19 +0000

This book sounds fascinating. This review has the wheels turning in my head a bit faster this morning. I am a stay at home homeschooling mother of 7 who blogs and designs knitwear on the side. I've been enjoying reading up on networking in various ways, with a purpose in mind, and more than that, all of these ideas are things that I am attempting to teach my children, the oldest of which is 16, in an effort to show them a different way to success in life than the standard public high schooler will find. I would love to read this book, and then assign it to my teenager to read! My recent post Out of the Mouths of 3 Year Olds

By: AEV

AEV — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:02:17 +0000

Interesting interview. I've read a couple of Grodin's books. What I find interesting is how basic and simple his ideas really are.

By: Anand

Anand — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:42:46 +0000

I must say I really cherished the interview, it was simple, to the point and overall very informative in terms of Seth Godin’s ideas and his views. It gas been an addiction for me to read Seth’s books as it gives me the real satisfaction. I’m waiting for the new one to go through.

By: JonF

JonF — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:42:18 +0000

I just graduated college and this interview and Seth’s new book seems to tear apart everything I was ready to go do at my first job. Better to know now than later though; I’m looking forward to reading more.

By: Steve Cooper

Steve Cooper — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:42:53 +0000

I'm inspired by these two men and that helps me inspire others. I hope I can use the ideas in Linchpin to free up thinking with some people very close to me. I keep trying. I want the book 'cause I wanna be touched, totally radicalized to inspire others. Will it work for me?

By: Mick Schafer

Mick Schafer — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:55:31 +0000

At 60 I'm starting a new life and a new field of work around how the band I play in can help create and sustain healthy involved community. At our shows recently we have been raising a market for Lucan Rebe's products (Ugandan women making a difference). I would love to build my capacity to help in the way I hear Seth describing in your interview. Peace, Mick

By: Aurelio

Aurelio — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:22:15 +0000

As a college admissions and financial aid officer for 26 years, I have long realized that education takes place not only in the classroom, but also outside of it. I believe that the real purpose of education is to become political and what I mean by become political is that a person shapes her/his environment. The U.S. President, a doctor, a plumber, a teacher, a blogger- each one of us has a responsibility to shape an environment that makes the world a better place to live, to build a community that is connected. We all have something to contribute if we just act.

By: chrisoakes

chrisoakes — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:52:22 +0000

This year I turn 35. I am currently considering, very prayerfully, how to ensure that my life can have maximum positive impact on others over the next 5 years. I plan to do more between 35 and 40 than I've done over the past 15 years. God is my focus, but I also believe the influence of innovators like Godin is crucial to this goal.

Thank you for the opportunity to win a free copy!

By: Tim Hill

Tim Hill — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:48:36 +0000

I have been a fan of Seth for years…love his books…
I want his new book because I want to make a difference in my company.
I have been successful….I am respected in the company and by the owner….but I feel I have more to offer.
I seem to have stalled….I feel this book will catapult me.

I hope I win the free book…thanks for the opportunity and making me take time to think about my potential.
Tim HIll.

By: CCW

CCW — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:43:07 +0000

unfortunately i'm a little late to discovering seth's writing and have lately spending time catching up. i'd be most appreciative for a copy of the book for myself and wife. we are both finding ourselves asking the real questions that we have glossed over for too many years. the recent arrival of our son has put even more importance in finding meaningful answers to the profound questions seth raises.

By: @musiccitycat

@musiccitycat — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:23:11 +0000

After reading your interview, I can't wait to read Linchpins! When our partners read Tribes, they bought copies for everyone at redpepper and we all read the book at the same time. We were inspired by it and posted our thoughts on Facebook and Twitter, created blogs, posted book reviews on Amazon and Shelfari, created videos that we posted on YouTube. redpepper's purpose is to create an environment where our creativity thrives and benefits others. And one of our core values is to support personal growth. It is exciting to work at a company where we're encouraged to "get caught" reading at work. And we're also encouraged to share what we've learned. Every day at redpepper, I am inspired by someone or something to try to get better and to share what I've learned. That's why I can not only promise that I will read Linchpins, but that I will share it with redpepper.

By: larry ball

larry ball — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:14:42 +0000

We all have a purpose in life and in order to discover our purpose we need to understand what people will , respond to, listen to or follow education really doesn't provide that. Love makes a difference and the little things matter to people. If society worked to overcome mediocrity and stepped out to help others and stopped worrying about what everyone thought when they did somthing we wouldn't need to read the books or attend conferences to learn how to take risks or overcome fear that would be irrevelant. Focus our time and resources on improving life and our enviroment and stop worrying about emotional fear in the work place at home in public or even with family. Linchpin is a step to a platform that many people are afraid to take and use I am not!

By: Mark McDonald

Mark McDonald — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:51:52 +0000

Ever since I heard about Seth Godin on the Catalyst Podcast, his thoughts and images have stuck in mind. All of his images are easy to understand and just make sense. As I work for the Church rather than business sector, I found Seth's concepts on his blog easily transportable. I am frustrated that many by theological writers don't make use of everyday images. Reading Seth has taught me to use easy to understand images when I am teaching others.

I look forward to reading this book.

By: @maenche

@maenche — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:43:17 +0000

Wow! Just reading the transcribed interview makes me want to read this new book right now! I have never read any of Seth's books but have heard his name regularly over the past year or so. As a regular listener to Dave Ramsey, I have heard him say that Seth is one of the premier marketing minds on the planet right now. With an endorsement like that, it is hard to resist reading his books. I have a desire to read his books but the introduction you have given for this new book whets my appetite to get started now!

The concept of being a linchpin really intrigues me because I think that God has placed in my heart a desire to be that type of person. I believe He may be in the process of working it out in my life already!! Seth's quote "The linchpin insists on making a difference, on leading, on connecting with others and doing something I call art. The linchpin is the indispensable one, the one the company can’t live without. " resonates in my spirit. I recently have taken a new job, and I am getting a chance to make a difference, lead, and connect with customers. I suspect that reading Seth's book with help me to raise my value to another level as well as be able to communicate and identify how my entire team can touch customers in more meaningful ways.

Thank you for presenting this opportunity, Michael.
My recent post Learning to Laugh

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:14:58 +0000

Without realizing it, I have always worked to be indispensible to the organizations I’ve served personally and professionally. I currently work in an industry where you can't compete on products or services (banking) and must distinguish yourself in other ways. Learning how to distinguish myself in the workplace, how not to undervalue my skills and abilities, and how to grow as a leader will be indispensible to my success. I would love the chance to read “Linchpin!”

By: tiffany

tiffany — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:11:57 +0000

Michael, I'm on the verge of wasting my life because of my fear of not taking that risk. I want to be a lynchpin. I believe it's underneath somewhere. Help me uncover it? Not only will I read it, but I promise to pass it on to others who are in my position. Did I mention I'm only 26?

By: Gary Lee

Gary Lee — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:18:22 +0000

I read a book a week and promise to make Linchpin one of the next 50 books I read (this year). I promise to retweet this post. I will post to my blog how I got a free copy of the book and mention michaelhyatt.com.

But I really want to read Seth's latest book because I like reading what Seth has to say. I found your blog on Seth's blog.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you I am a Lynchpin. Now I have a name for me.
My recent post Scary Chart of the Day #2 – 1/28/10

By: Gary Lee

Gary Lee — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:18:22 +0000

But I really want to read Seth's latest book because I like reading what Seth has to say. I found your blog on Seth's blog.

Oh, I almost forgot to tell you I am a Lynchpin. Now I have a name for me.
My recent post Scary Chart of the Day #2 – 1/28/10

By: @wayoutwise

@wayoutwise — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:01:58 +0000

Linchpin sounds like a perfect compliment to some projects I am currently working on. I have just started a third session of a leadership development class I created for my employer based on the concept of servant leadership. I think linchpins are certainly people who will create an environment where they build people up to be leaders, or linchpins. Along with that I spoke with Rob Rainwater at Building Champions today and he's sending me "Becoming a Coaching Leader" as I explore how to create a servant leader environment by creating more leaders/linchpins. Finally, I am going through a painful life experience that has pushed me to begin my writing career and I have found you to be a valuable linchpin for me. Whether I get the free book or not, I have been blessed by your words and contacts made through you. Thank you for what you do.

By: Gayle Thorsen

Gayle Thorsen — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:55:36 +0000

I've worked my whole life in the nonprofit sector. I wish I could say that "jobs" there are different than what Seth is describing, but it's not true. They work on the same obsolete Henry Ford principle and are as hierarchical and mechanical as any for-profit bureaucracy. As a Buddhist who left a nonprofit institutional "job" five years ago in part because the behaviors rewarded weren't consistent with the mission of the organization (and my own), I'm currently trying to help the sector discover a different paradigm–one that's more human, expansive, kind, generous, and creative. It sounds like Linchpin could help inform that work. I promise to read the book and to prove it, would gladly blog about this book/topic. Here's hoping…but even if I don't get a free copy, I hope Seth's message permeates the nonprofit sector. Thanks.
My recent post DIY stratetgic communications planning for nonprofits: Step 2—Key Audiences

By: Gayle Thorsen

Gayle Thorsen — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:55:36 +0000

By: Gayle Thorsen

Gayle Thorsen — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:55:36 +0000