Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe

Seth Godin is a legend in the marketing and leadership world.  He truly understands the importance of “deciding to” and having an intense focus on continuous improvement.  Learning more about the most important job we (parents) will ever have is imperative to me.  Seth shares detailed, research backed evidence to how we can better lead and “cause a ruckus” as he would say.  We are extremely fortunate to have Seth share her knowledge with us, the loyal listeners of The Learning Leader Show.

Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow.

In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth founded both Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world.

He was recently inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, one of three chosen for this honor in 2013.  His newest book, What To Do When It’s Your Turn, is already a bestseller.

Episode 086: Seth Godin – How To Become Indispensable & Build Your Tribe

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Some Questions I Ask:

  • What are the common characteristics of leaders who have sustained excellence over time?
  • What are your thoughts on parenting and how to be a great Dad?
  • Why is school a con?
  • If you were made super intendant of a school district tomorrow, what are some of the first things you would do?
  • Should people go to college? Why or why not?
  • When initially asked to be a guest on my show, what made you respond that you would do it 9 months later?  Was it related to “The Dip?”
  • Why don’t you do one on one coaching or consulting work?
  • What is a typical day in the life of Seth Godin?
  • Why should we seek out jobs where we don’t need a resume?

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

  • The importance of “deciding to” and why it’s our turn
  • School was invented by industrialist for you to be a cog
  • How we all can learn one simple idea
  • The Dip – Understanding it and how to prosper and prepare for it
  • Why we all need to change everything – And THINK about it that way
  • The importance of focusing and understanding when to say no and why
  • Why Seth will never tweet
  • The economics of podcasting and blogs

“Leading is a skill, not a gift.”

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Episode edited by the great J Scott Donnell

Bio From SethGodin.com

Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything. You might be familiar with his books Linchpin, Tribes, The Dip and Purple Cow.

In addition to his writing and speaking, Seth founded both Yoyodyne and Squidoo. His blog (which you can find by typing “seth” into Google) is one of the most popular in the world.

He was recently inducted into the Direct Marketing Hall of Fame, one of three chosen for this honor in 2013.