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lexchamber's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book to be highly motivating and had a theme of being innovative and thinking outside the box. I actually bought a linchpin from the hardware store to keep on my desk at work as a reminder to think outside the box.
emilylandry's review against another edition
4.0
I found myself wishing that I had read this book when I still worked at my public radio job, to help me have a better attitude and take charge of improving my own experience there.
tkadlec's review against another edition
5.0
In Linchpin, Godin argues that what the current economy needs, and rewards, is artists - people who refuse to do simply was is expected of them and instead are artists who are always exploring new, often unconventional, solutions and ideas.
At times, Godin can be a little repetitive, but given the spirited way in which he approaches the subject matter, than can be excused. He forces the reader to re-evaluate the way they approach their work and he does so in a refreshingly pragmatic way.
At times, Godin can be a little repetitive, but given the spirited way in which he approaches the subject matter, than can be excused. He forces the reader to re-evaluate the way they approach their work and he does so in a refreshingly pragmatic way.
bmkellie's review against another edition
2.0
In short: this book was a list of buzzwords and tired advice. Work very hard. Be indispensable. Good things will come.
kpumuk's review against another edition
3.0
Quite liked the ideas in this book, but the writing style and self-repeating make it a challenging and often a boring read. Would have benefitted from shrinking.
dbrousseau's review against another edition
4.0
Good underlying message - be indispensable. It's not about your skills, it's about your approach to problem solving and intangible assets. Some of the examples are over the top and sexist. I like Seth Godin, but this wasn't one of my favorites by him.
omad's review against another edition
4.0
Lots of interesting/motivating short articles, a little bit longer than Mr Godin's regular blog postings, and arranged into a more flowing sequence.
Brilliant ideas, but not enough call to action to make any big changes in my life. That's probably more my fault than any particular failing of this book.
Brilliant ideas, but not enough call to action to make any big changes in my life. That's probably more my fault than any particular failing of this book.
masyukun's review against another edition
3.0
Commoditization of workers is deceptively attractive for business owners, in that it looks like your labor cost can be driven down with more easily replaceable workers, but it's a trap because like all commodities, it's a race to the bottom, as others copy your business for themselves, and do what you do cheaper and better.
Godin's big idea in this book is for workers to embrace their art, so that they become an irreplaceable part of the business, and for businesses to accommodate, hire, and cultivate the odd-shaped but talented, rather than standardized cogs.
Godin's big idea in this book is for workers to embrace their art, so that they become an irreplaceable part of the business, and for businesses to accommodate, hire, and cultivate the odd-shaped but talented, rather than standardized cogs.