Linchpin book review

Yes Seth did it again. He wrote another remarkable book. I finished it a few weeks ago and am now reviewing my notes.

A book review cannot provide full justice to his writings. This is a book that must be read individually. Seth digs down deep and hits the nerve of what keeps many people from success. I strongly suspect each open-minded reader will walk away with motivation to improve upon their skills. While a few people may be strong headed and disagree with some of Seth's observations, Seth does a great job of identifying why there is a lack of valued linchpins in business today.

Seth says that a linchpin is a person who is indispensable to an organization. That is, he is a person who cannot be replaced. He points his finger at us with a challenge to be one. He is passionate about us finding our passion.

Here are just some of my own take-aways.

1. Linchpins do not work in a vacuum

2. Today's business strives for environments of PERLs (Percentages of Easily Replaceable Labors) in order to meet today's models of financial success

3. Average is over

4. Mediocrity and its Obedience is stifling everyone

5. Not My Job -- should be dead

6. (True) Leadership is a critical skill that is often overlooked

7. Knowledge is not enough

8. Who to please --- current assessments are often incorrect !! (a major discovery reviewing my own past)

9. Challenge current processes !

10. Be flexible, and then be more flexible

11. Build and demonstrate your passion / live your passion

12. Move past resistance! Resistance is the big killer, not only with ourselves, but with others !!

13. Acknowledge discomfort and uncomfortable-ness --- and then move past them.

There is so much more in this book. Please find time to read it.