Book cover of Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? by Seth Godin features an illustrated red fist gripping a yellow lightning bolt on an orange background, with bold text and a sidebar noting The New York Times Bestseller.

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

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Book Overview

Out of the books I have reviewed so far, Linchpin is probably the most important read for safety professionals. Seth Godin, who has published many amazing books, dives into how to avoid being another cog in the wheel and instead become a Linchpin. By becoming a Linchpin you are not easily replaceable in the organization you are working in.

He describes how to become a Linchpin by explaining the concept of delivering your own unique “art”. And no “art” is not just limited to paintings or drawings. Godin refers to art is our work and how we carry ourselves in life in general.

Personal Growth Takeaways

Seth Godin continually hammers the point home that we all have “art” to give. By giving ourselves permission to experiment, produce, and sometimes fail, we can stand out from the crowd. Standing out from the crowd by giving your art helps and empowers those individuals who receive it.

By doing anything less is not only an injustice to you but everyone else you can affect in a positive manner through the gift of your art.

Takeaways for Safety Professionals

In this article I wrote for Safeopedia.com I mention how much every single industry is changing dramatically. The only way to guarantee yourself a job in the future is to become a Linchpin. Being a “cog” as Godin would say may work for a short time, but it will not get you anywhere and when the going gets tough in the job market you will find yourself without a position if you are not indispensable.