Review by Heidi Hope

Linchpin focuses on the theme of changing the world for the better and making a difference in the workplace by embracing one’s individuality, artistry and uniqueness in visions and values, instead of simply following instructions and never getting to contribute creativity into any task. This New York Times bestselling book captures my attention through the image of a big hand wrapped in a tight fist holding on to the lightning bolt with flashes around it. In my opinion, this image represents the idea of holding on to your belief as you make a difference in this world through your own artistry and vision. 

Seth Godin wrote Linchpin according to his perceptions on the nature of the corporate workplace. His vision is all about making a difference by contributing one’s unique power, values and creativity into the job, instead of only merely following instructions and resisting newness and fascination on the job with a lizard brain. The key idea of this book is all about being one’s own leader in the workplace along with developing new ideas through the power of uniqueness and creativity on the job by exercising courage and overcoming fear and resistance.