Tag Archives: Seth Godin

Tools vs. Insight–Seth Godin

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Seth hits the nail squarely on the head: “Knowing about a tool is one thing. Having the guts to use it in a way that brings art to the world is another. Perhaps we need to spend less time learning … Continue reading →

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Seth Godin on Self-Truth and Mastery

Posted on November 17, 2011 by

An insightful reminder from Seth Godin not to use the pursuit of (absolute) mastery as an excuse for inaction. This could be a particular trap for sovereign professionals who: a) are often passionate about their chosen specialism, and b) lack … Continue reading →

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SMEs for the Sovereign Professional

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

This is an interesting post from Seth Godin for a couple of reasons. Firstly, he is exploring how to get a job with a small company, noting that the Fortune 500 has accounted for a net loss in number of … Continue reading →

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Results, Thrills & Ego: What Customers Want–Seth Godin

Posted on August 22, 2011 by

Just back from holiday and catching up on email, this caught my eye from Seth Godin. As he says, customers and clients are looking for all three and you need to supply more than “simply” results. Definitely worth pondering for … Continue reading →

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Is is a Job or Art?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by

Thought provoking post from Seth Godin; Where’s Your Platform? It’s not always easy to balance the cash imperative against the desire for soul food but maybe those who have freelance or portfolio careers are better placed to make it work … Continue reading →

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Seth’s Blog: Hammer time

Posted on November 13, 2009 by

This resonated. I have reached an age where I possess a fine collection of tools, many of which I don’t know how to use.  I even own two hammers.  One is what I’m sure my family and forebears would call … Continue reading →

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