Summary of Linchpin

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?, by Seth Godin, is a book about stepping out of the ranks and becoming the creative force in any business or organization. It outlines how to achieve linchpin status—the capacity to become indispensable—by being creative, passionate, and perform tasks that no one else can do. The book examines why everyone is capable of this achievement, and how to use it to motivate others and produce better results. Godin covers topics such as how to embrace fear, finding the confidence to express original ideas, creating remarkable change, and how to turn creative ideas into an opportunity to offer value. Ultimately, the book shows readers how they can develop their creativity and become linchpins for any organization.